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Niger Weather in January

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

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Niamey Tahoua Bilma Agadez

Planning a getaway to Niger this January 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 January

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

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Bilma at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Niamey at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Niamey and 8°C (46°F) in Bilma. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Niamey.

To explore the conditions in Niger in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in Niamey. In Niamey, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Niamey enjoys about 280 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Niger?

Temperature range in Niger (January)

Precipitation variation in Niger (January)

Niamey

In January Niamey generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
276 hours
280 hours
264 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
mixed
Climate in Niamey →

Agadez

In January Agadez generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
296 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Agadez →

Bilma

In January Bilma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
290 hours
279 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 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 January Tahoua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
285 hours
280 hours
256 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
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In our records: Niger January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Niger dropped to -1°C (30°F) in Bilma on January 14, 2012.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Niamey 32°C (90°F) 17°C (63°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Tahoua 32°C (90°F) 16°C (61°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Bilma 25°C (77°F) 8°C (46°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Agadez 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Niger weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Niger in January?

Niger typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Niamey average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Niger in January?

In Niamey, the average daytime high in January is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

Does Niger get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Niger. Niamey averages only about 0 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Niger?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Niger with overall excellent weather in Niamey.

Generally speaking, January provides very good weather in Niamey. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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