Weather
When is the best time to visit Niamey?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
44°
April
Coldest month
14°
January
Wettest month
193mm
August
Rain per year
555mm
Rainy days per year
40
Sunshine hours per year
3,178
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.9 °C | 13.6 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 285 | 11.4 h |
| February | 40.2 °C | 16.0 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 259 | 11.7 h |
| March | 42.8 °C | 19.6 °C | 0 mm | 0.1 | 263 | 12.1 h |
| April | 44.4 °C | 23.1 °C | 10 mm | 1.0 | 257 | 12.4 h |
| May | 44.2 °C | 23.2 °C | 25 mm | 2.7 | 267 | 12.8 h |
| June | 42.2 °C | 20.8 °C | 79 mm | 6.0 | 247 | 12.9 h |
| July | 39.0 °C | 20.4 °C | 146 mm | 9.7 | 245 | 12.8 h |
| August | 36.9 °C | 20.5 °C | 193 mm | 12.1 | 226 | 12.6 h |
| September | 39.2 °C | 20.8 °C | 85 mm | 6.8 | 250 | 12.2 h |
| October | 40.5 °C | 21.2 °C | 17 mm | 1.7 | 286 | 11.8 h |
| November | 39.5 °C | 17.4 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 294 | 11.5 h |
| December | 37.4 °C | 14.0 °C | 0 mm | 0.0 | 299 | 11.3 h |
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What to pack
What to wear in Niamey
Day37 °C
Night14 °C
Rain0 mm
January in Niamey: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 23 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day40 °C
Night16 °C
Rain0 mm
February in Niamey: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 24 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day43 °C
Night20 °C
Rain0 mm
March in Niamey: hot, with highs of 43 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 23 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day44 °C
Night23 °C
Rain10 mm
April in Niamey: hot, with highs of 44 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 21 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day44 °C
Night23 °C
Rain25 mm
May in Niamey: hot, with highs of 44 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 21 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day42 °C
Night21 °C
Rain79 mm
June in Niamey: hot, with highs of 42 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 21 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day39 °C
Night20 °C
Rain146 mm
July in Niamey: hot, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 146 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night21 °C
Rain193 mm
August in Niamey: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 193 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day39 °C
Night21 °C
Rain85 mm
September in Niamey: hot, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 18 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day41 °C
Night21 °C
Rain17 mm
October in Niamey: hot, with highs of 41 °C and lows of 21 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 19 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day40 °C
Night17 °C
Rain0 mm
November in Niamey: hot, with highs of 40 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 22 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night14 °C
Rain0 mm
December in Niamey: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 14 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
-
Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for jacket.
- There are about 23 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Curious facts about Niamey
- It is the warmest of the 6 destinations we cover in Niger: 29.7 °C average temperature over the year.
- 98% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
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