Niamey weather in August (Niger)

What's the typical weather in Niamey for August? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Niamey includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 33°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Niamey in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While September tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niamey climate page with graphs.

 

Niamey, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 129 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 80%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 203 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Niger in August

Find out more about the weather in Niger and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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