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Niger Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Niger in December.

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Niamey Tahoua Bilma Agadez

Planning a getaway to Niger this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Niger in December

December in Niger generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Bilma at 26°C (79°F) and very warm in Niamey at 34°C (93°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Niamey and 9°C (48°F) in Bilma. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Niger, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in Niamey. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Niamey.

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Niamey sees around 276 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Niger by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Niger - and find the best time to visit. (based on Niamey)

January32°C (90°F) February36°C (97°F) March40°C (104°F) April42°C (108°F) May41°C (106°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August33°C (91°F) September36°C (97°F) October38°C (100°F) November37°C (99°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Niger in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Niger.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Niger

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Niger?

Temperature range in Niger (December)

Precipitation variation in Niger (December)

Niamey

In December Niamey generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
276 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Niamey →

Agadez

In December Agadez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
299 hours
285 hours
296 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Agadez →

Bilma

In December Bilma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
305 hours
292 hours
290 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bilma →

Tahoua

In December Tahoua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
281 hours
285 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tahoua →

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In our records: Niger December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Niger in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Niger was 15°C (59°F) in Bilma on December 28, 2002.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Niger in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Niamey 34°C (93°F) 18°C (64°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Tahoua 33°C (91°F) 17°C (63°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Bilma 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Agadez 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Niger weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Niger in December?

Expect less favorable weather across Niger in December. The popular destination of Niamey averages 34°C (93°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Niger in December?

Niamey averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does Niger get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. Niamey averages just 0 mm (0 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Niger.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Niger?

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Niger due to the typically very good weather in Niamey.

On average, the best time to visit Niger is in January with generally very good weather in Niamey. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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