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Weather in April in Niger

Thinking about venturing to Niger this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Niger in April?

April in Niger generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 39°C in Bilma to 42°C in Tahoua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Tahoua and 21°C in Bilma. In Niger, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

For a closer look at conditions across Niger, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 2.5 mm in Niamey.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 251 hours of sunshine in Niamey. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Niger climate page.

Where to go in Niger in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Niger on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Niger, check out our Niger's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 4 most popular destinations in Niger?

Niamey

In April Niamey generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Niamey
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
40°C 
24°C 
264 hours 
1 mm 
a single day 
42°C 
27°C 
251 hours 
2.5 mm 
a single day 
May   >> May
>>  
41°C 
29°C 
257 hours 
9.8 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Niamey

Agadez

In April Agadez generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Agadez
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
37°C 
21°C 
294 hours 
0.2 mm 
0 days 
41°C 
26°C 
272 hours 
0.7 mm 
0 days 
May   >> May
>>  
43°C 
28°C 
300 hours 
1.3 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Agadez

Bilma

In April Bilma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bilma
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
34°C 
16°C 
300 hours 
0.3 mm 
0 days 
39°C 
21°C 
296 hours 
0.6 mm 
a single day 
May   >> May
>>  
42°C 
25°C 
322 hours 
0.5 mm 
a single day 
Climate in Bilma

Tahoua

In April Tahoua generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Tahoua
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
39°C 
23°C 
256 hours 
0.1 mm 
0 days 
42°C 
26°C 
215 hours 
1.1 mm 
a single day 
May   >> May
>>  
42°C 
28°C 
271 hours 
11 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Tahoua

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Niger.

Is April the best time to visit Niger?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Niamey, April may not be the ideal time to visit Niger.

Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Niamey. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Niger.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Niger? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Niger.

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