Niamey Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Niamey experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be very hot, while the cooler months tend
to be very warm.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in Niamey changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 42°C in April to a very warm 32°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 17°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Niamey maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 292 mm. The seasons in Niamey, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives high rainfall, with an average of 129 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Niamey Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Niamey enjoys sunny spells year-round. October sees up to 9.5 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. August, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 6.8 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Niamey.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 80%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 19%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 1 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December and highest during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and no rainForecast for Niamey
6 m/s
6 m/s
8 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Niamey in Niger
Other facts from our historical weather data:April has an average maximum temperature of 42°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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