Niamey, Niger Weather
Niamey hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 101°F (38°C) is about 12°F (7°C) above the typical August high of 89°F (32°C).
Current conditions in detail
Niamey weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Niamey looks sunny, with a high of 100° and an overnight low of 82°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Niamey 14-day forecast
About the weather in Niamey
Niamey has a tropical wet-and-dry climate, marked by year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Average daytime highs range from about 90°F (32°C) in January to around 105°F (41°C) in May, and the city records roughly 44 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Niamey weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 105°F (41°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 90°F (32°C)
- Record high: 112°F (44°C) · Record low: 53°F (12°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (11.0 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 105°F (41°C) and overnight lows stay near 84°F (29°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 90°F (32°C) and lows around 62°F (16°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 112°F (44°C) and dropped as low as 53°F (12°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 6.1 inches (155 mm) of rain over 16 days, while January is the driest. May brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.0 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Niamey brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 104°F (40°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); precipitation is infrequent.
June through August
June through August in Niamey turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 33 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Niamey turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 96°F (36°C) and nights around 74°F (23°C); rain falls on about 9 days over the three months.
December through February
December through February in Niamey brings serious heat, with daytime highs averaging 92°F (33°C) and nights around 64°F (18°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Niamey by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 90° | 62° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 15% |
| February | 95° | 66° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 13% |
| March | 102° | 74° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.8 h/day | 14% |
| April | 106° | 79° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 20% |
| May | 105° | 84° | 2 | 0.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 36% |
| June | 100° | 82° | 5 | 1.3 in | 10.8 h/day | 50% |
| July | 94° | 78° | 12 | 3.0 in | 10.2 h/day | 64% |
| August | 89° | 76° | 16 | 6.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 75% |
| September | 93° | 77° | 7 | 1.8 in | 10.2 h/day | 68% |
| October | 99° | 76° | 2 | 0.3 in | 10.6 h/day | 44% |
| November | 97° | 69° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.9 h/day | 22% |
| December | 91° | 64° | 0 | 0.0 in | 10.6 h/day | 18% |