Niger Weather

🇳🇪 1 city covered · Africa · tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
September to November

Weather in Niger at a glance

Our Niger coverage centers on Niamey, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 105°F (41°C) in May and 90°F (32°C) in January, with about 44 days of measurable precipitation a year.

Quick facts

  • Covered city: Niamey - annual average 85°
  • Best time to visit: September to November
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry

The bigger picture

Niamey averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 324 mm (12.8 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally September to November. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Niamey climate page.

Live weather across Niger today

Niger cities compared

Annual climate figures per covered city, from 2015–2024 weather data.
CityAnnual avgHottest month Coldest monthRainy days/yr Sun h/daySnowy days/yr
Niamey 85° May · 105° Jan · 62° 44 10.5 0

Niger weather by month

Monthly averages, 2015–2024.
MonthAvg highAvg low Rainy daysSunshine
January 90° 62° 0 10.3 h/day
February 95° 66° 0 10.6 h/day
March 102° 74° 0 10.8 h/day
April 106° 79° 0 10.9 h/day
May 105° 84° 2 11.0 h/day
June 100° 82° 5 10.8 h/day
July 94° 78° 12 10.2 h/day
August 89° 76° 16 9.3 h/day
September 93° 77° 7 10.2 h/day
October 99° 76° 2 10.6 h/day
November 97° 69° 0 10.9 h/day
December 91° 64° 0 10.6 h/day

Niger weather FAQs

When is the best time to visit Niger?
Averaged across the covered cities, September to November offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Niger?
Snow is essentially absent in the Niger cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Niger like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.

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