AI-generatedNiamey at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,180 h
- Rain a year
- 262 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 206 m
Climate in Niamey
Niamey has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 32 °C. With around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year, Niamey is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
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 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 37°
- Evening, 20:00: about 31°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
06:4218:33
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 06:28–07:10 · evening 18:04–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:20–06:28 · evening 18:46–18:54
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.
What is the weather like in Niamey in October?
In October, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min06:42 – 18:33
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 13 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 37 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Niamey
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
Sunshine hours in Niamey
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 9.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Niamey, 77 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Niamey
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Niamey: 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, Niamey has about 2 rainy days with 8 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Niamey
How breezy and how cloudy Niamey 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 Niamey typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 37 % of the sky over Niamey: mostly sunny, with about 9.2 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 Niamey
How often the day gets hot in Niamey (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, Niamey has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Niamey
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 13 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in May (28°). 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) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 144 days a year, mostly from May to October.
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 | 69 | 32° | 16° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 35° | 18° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 39° | 21° | 8.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 41° | 25° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 49 | 41° | 28° | 8.6 h | 2 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 38° | 27° | 8.2 h | 4 | 20 |
| JulyJul | 34 | 35° | 26° | 7.9 h | 10 | 59 |
| AugustAug | 39 | 32° | 24° | 7.3 h | 15 | 126 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 35° | 25° | 8.3 h | 6 | 43 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 37° | 24° | 9.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 36° | 19° | 9.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 33° | 17° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
13.51° N, 2.11° E · 206 m · Africa/Niamey
Best time to visit Niamey
The best time to visit Niamey is from December to January. From February to July and from September to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is August with 126 mm of precipitation.
Niamey through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Niamey in the dry season
Sep – Jul
Fair
- 32–41 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Niamey in the rainy season
Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Niamey for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Niamey
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 Niamey: score 69 against 50. In January, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. January has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 69better |
| Day high | 37° | 32° |
| Night low | 24° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 8 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 13 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Feb – Jul, Sep – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
12 or more rainy days
Niamey month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January32° · 9 h
In January, Niamey is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in January51February35° · 9 h
In February, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in February48March39° · 9 h
In March, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in March49April41° · 9 h
In April, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in April49May41° · 9 h
In May, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in May46June38° · 8 h
In June, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in June34July35° · 8 h
In July, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in July39August32° · 7 h
In August, Niamey is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 126 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in August46September35° · 8 h
In September, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in September50October37° · 9 h
In October, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in October50November36° · 10 h
In November, Niamey is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Niamey.
Niamey in November64December33° · 10 h
In December, Niamey is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Niamey.
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Niamey vs. Ouagadougou
In October the holiday weather in Niamey and Ouagadougou is about equally good (score 50 vs. 47). During the day Ouagadougou is 2 °C cooler than Niamey. Ouagadougou gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Niamey | Ouagadougou |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 5 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Planning a trip to Niamey
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Niamey 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.
Niamey has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 37
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 67
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 9.5 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 35 min
- Distance
- 4,230 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.
Frequently asked questions about Niamey
When is the best time to visit Niamey?
The best time to visit Niamey 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 Niamey?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 32 °C.
When does it rain most in Niamey?
The wettest month is August with 126 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Niamey get?
Niamey gets around 3,180 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.8 hours a day; in August there are 7.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Niamey in?
Niamey uses the time zone Africa/Niamey, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Niamey?
A nonstop flight from London to Niamey takes about 5 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,230 km.
Which school holidays are best for Niamey?
Niamey has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 67) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 37). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 37, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 67.
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