Climate of Niamey, Niger
Area-weighted average across Niamey. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Niamey, a subdivision of Niger, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 34°C / 93.2°F in May, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 156 mm / 6.1 in depending on the season (475 mm / 18.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 31°C87.8°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 33.7°C92.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 34°C93.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.1°C89.8°F | 68 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 29.5°C85.1°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.2°C82.8°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.3°C84.7°F | 78 mm3.1″ | — |
| October | 30.8°C87.4°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 28.3°C82.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25°C77°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Niamey?
The best months to visit Niamey, Niger for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 34°C / 93.2°F, and the driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Niamey?
Niamey, Niger has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January to 34°C / 93.2°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 475 mm / 18.7 in, with the wettest month being August (156 mm / 6.1 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Niamey?
The hottest month in Niamey is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 34°C / 93.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Niamey?
The coldest month in Niamey is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
When does it rain most in Niamey?
The wettest month in Niamey is August, averaging about 156 mm / 6.1 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 0 mm / 0 in.