Tomorrow in Niamey looks
sunny, with a high of 100°
and an overnight low of 84°.
Rain is unlikely (3% chance).
Winds top out near 19 mph,
and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Niamey has a tropical wet-and-dry climate.
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 105°,
and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 62°.
August brings the most rain, on about 16 days,
while May is the sunniest, with 11.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Over a whole year it rains on roughly 44 days.
Aim for September to November and January to February if you get the choice: humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here, and highs average 96°F (35°C) against roughly 2 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
What is the rainiest month in Niamey?
August, at 6.1 inches (155 mm) over about 16 days. January is the driest month, at less than 1 mm.
Is there snow in Niamey?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Niamey shows no regular measurable snowfall.
Which months are driest in Niamey?
8 months average under 20 mm of rain, with January the driest at less than 1 mm.
When is Niamey at its hottest?
May, averaging 105°F (41°C) by day and 84°F (29°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 112°F (44°C).
How much do temperatures drop at night in Niamey?
By about 13°C on an average day - a wider day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In May that means 105°F (41°C) down to 84°F (29°C).
When is Niamey at its coldest?
January, with highs of 90°F (32°C) and lows near 62°F (16°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 53°F (12°C).
Is Niamey warmer or cooler than most cities?
Its 85°F (29°C) annual average is warmer than 100% of the 3496 cities in our dataset, which are all measured on the same 2015-2024 basis.