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
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niamey | 85° | May · 105° | Jan · 62° | 44 | 10.5 | 0 |
Niger weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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