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What’s the climate like in Niamey?

The current climate in Niamey 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.

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

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

Best time to visit Niamey?

The best time to visit Niamey 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 Niamey. 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.

Climate Table of Niamey

The climate table of Niamey 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.

  • Average yearly temperature: 38°C
  • Highest temperature: 43°C in May
  • Lowest temperature: 32°C in January and December
  • Precipitation: 377 mm per year, averaging 31 mm per month
  • Driest months: 0 mm in November, December and 0,1 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 156 mm in August, 87 mm in July and 77 mm in June

Average Temperature per Month in Niamey

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Niamey, Niger. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Niamey, Niger,

Average Precipitation per Month in Niamey

This graph shows how much rainfall Niamey, Niger, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Niamey, Niger,

Average UV Index per Month in Niamey

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

UV Index per Month in Niamey, Niger,

Yearly Temperature in Niamey

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Niamey, Niger. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Niamey, Niger,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Niamey

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Niamey, Niger, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Niamey, Niger,

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Average weather in Niamey by month

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

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