The climate of Niger

The current climate in Niger features temperatures ranging from a high of 43°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 38°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Niger.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Niger in recent years was 46°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in January 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Niger receives 377 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in Niger is based on weather data from Niamey. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Niger to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit Niger?

The best time to visit Niger for sunny weather is January, February, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Niger. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Niger

The climate table of Niger shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 32 35 37 42 43 39 37 35 39 39 35 32
Temp. min (°C) 17 21 22 28 29 28 26 25 26 26 20 17
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Precipitation (mm) 0,1 1,5 0,5 4,5 1,0 77 87 156 39 9,6 0 0
UV Index 8 9 10 10 10 9 9 8 9 9 9 8

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Niger. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Niger

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Yearly Temperature in Niger

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Niger. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Niger

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Niger

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Niger. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Niger

Weather experiences in Niger

The weather in Niger is rated an average of 3,3 out of 5 stars by 4 visitors. Have you been to Niger? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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was here in November Weather experience:Okay

Days were warm but more pleasant than expected and evenings were cool. However, dust storms were not uncommon and sometimes limited to outdoor adventures.

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was here in August Weather experience:Okay

In any case, it was interesting to experience a different summer climate for a change. In general, this could be managed by periodic rain showers providing temporary relief.

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was here in June Weather experience:Okay

Don't forget to bring a sun hat and a bottle of water! The clear blue sky makes for beautiful photos.

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was here in December Weather experience:Good

Sunny and warm during the day, cool at night. Be prepared for drought and sandstorms. Not ideal, but well worth the effort.

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Average weather in Niger by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Niger. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.