Agadez Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Agadez, Niger. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020. Now, let's break down all the details for a clearer picture.

Agadez experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rainfall, generally receiving 71 mm (2.8 in) annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

The climate in Agadez shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation during the wettest month August, distributed over 9 rainy days.

In contrast, January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days.

August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 39°C (102°F). The city receives 282 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 29°C (84°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Agadez Temperature page.

Agadez's average annual precipitation is 71 mm (2.8 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 644 mm (25 in), evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 1507 mm (59 in) of rainfall annually, spread across the year with wetter summers.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters (36 feet) of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm (0.004 inches) per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Agadez's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Agadez Climate page.