Weather in May in Niger
Planning a journey to Niger this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Niger in May?
May in Niger generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 41°C and nighttime temperatures around 29°C in Niamey. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Niger in May, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For a closer look at conditions across Niger, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bilma with an average of 0.5 mm to low rainfall in Tahoua with 11 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 257 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.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Niger?
Niamey
In May Niamey generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Agadez
In May Agadez generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bilma
In May Bilma generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tahoua
In May Tahoua generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Niger.
Is May the best time to visit Niger?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Niger due to the typically unpleasant weather in Niamey.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly 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.
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