AI-generatedAgadez at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 63 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 505 m
Climate in Agadez
Agadez has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. May is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Agadez is very sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Agadez
The best time to visit Agadez is from December to January. From March to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
Agadez through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Agadez in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 36–43 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Agadez in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 39–42 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Agadez in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 34–40 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Agadez in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 29–32 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 38°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 37°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:2018:07
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:07–06:49 · evening 17:38–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:58–06:07 · evening 18:20–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Agadez compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 39° at the start of the month to 36° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 39° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Agadez in October?
In October, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:20 – 18:07
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 26 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Agadez
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Agadez: score 88 against 50. In January, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 88better |
| Daytime high | 38° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 9.3 hbetter | 8.8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Rainfall | 0 mm | 0 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Agadez month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
88January29° · 8.8 h
In January, Agadez is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in January71February32° · 9.2 h
In February, Agadez is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in February49March36° · 8.8 h
In March, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in March48April41° · 8.5 h
In April, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in April46May43° · 7.8 h
In May, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in May41June42° · 6.2 h
In June, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in June41July40° · 6.8 h
In July, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in July35August39° · 7.7 h
In August, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in August48September40° · 8.3 h
In September, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in September50October38° · 9.3 h
In October, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in October59November34° · 9.3 h
In November, Agadez is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in November83December30° · 8.7 h
In December, Agadez is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Agadez.
Agadez in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Agadez
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (14°), the warmest in June (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and from November to December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 25 days a year, mostly in August.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 88 | 29° | 14° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 32° | 16° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 36° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 41° | 24° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 46 | 43° | 26° | 7.8 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 42° | 27° | 6.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 41 | 40° | 26° | 6.8 h | 5 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 35 | 39° | 25° | 7.7 h | 9 | 36 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 40° | 25° | 8.3 h | 2 | 5 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 38° | 23° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 34° | 19° | 9.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 83 | 30° | 15° | 8.7 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Agadez
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.3 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Agadez, 79 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Agadez: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Agadez: 0 mm in the whole month.
UV index in Agadez
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Agadez
How breezy and how cloudy Agadez is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Agadez typically peaks at 26 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Agadez: mostly clear, with about 9.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Agadez
How often the day gets hot in Agadez (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, it is hot in Agadez every day, with an average daytime high of 38 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Agadez
Weather for your travel dates
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Agadez in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Agadez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 43 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 39 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,910 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Agadez vs Kano
In October the holiday weather in Agadez and Kano is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day Kano is 3 °C cooler than Agadez. Kano gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Agadez | Kano |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 50 |
| Daytime high | 38° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Niger in October: the best places
In October, Agadez ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- AgadezThis page38°50
- 2Niamey39°50
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Frequently asked questions about Agadez
When is the best time to visit Agadez?
The best time to visit Agadez is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Agadez?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 26 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Agadez?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 63 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Agadez get?
Agadez gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.3 hours a day; in June there are 6.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Agadez in?
Agadez is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Agadez?
A nonstop flight from London to Agadez takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,910 km.
Which school holidays are best for Agadez?
Agadez has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 45, summer holidays 37, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 86.