AI-generatedZinder at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,220 h
- Rain a year
- 274 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 460 m
Climate in Zinder
Zinder has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year, Zinder is very sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zinder
The best time to visit Zinder is from December to January. From February to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is August with 136 mm of precipitation.
Zinder through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zinder in the dry season
All year except Aug
Fair
- 30–41 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Zinder in the rainy season
Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 16 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
Feb – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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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 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 36°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1418:05
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 06:01–06:43 · evening 17:36–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:01 · evening 18:18–18:26
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 Zinder compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 37° 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 | 37° | 36° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Zinder in October?
In October, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.2 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 Zinder.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min06:14 – 18:05
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 34 %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 Zinder
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 Zinder: score 81 against 50. In January, days are 7 °C cooler than in October. January has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 37° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 9.2 h | 9.2 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 5 mm | 0 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zinder month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
81January30° · 9.2 h
In January, Zinder is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in January62February33° · 9.1 h
In February, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in February49March38° · 8.8 h
In March, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °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. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in March49April41° · 8.6 h
In April, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 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 Zinder.
Zinder in April50May41° · 8.9 h
In May, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 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 Zinder.
Zinder in May48June39° · 8.5 h
In June, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in June30July36° · 8.2 h
In July, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 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 Zinder.
Zinder in July34August33° · 7.8 h
In August, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 28 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 Zinder.
Zinder in August43September36° · 8.5 h
In September, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 46 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 Zinder.
Zinder in September50October37° · 9.2 h
In October, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.2 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 Zinder.
Zinder in October52November35° · 9.6 h
In November, Zinder is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in November76December31° · 9.3 h
In December, Zinder is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.3 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. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Zinder.
Zinder in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zinder
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 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in June (25°). 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 in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 98 days a year, mostly from July to September.
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 | 81 | 30° | 13° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 62 | 33° | 16° | 9.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 38° | 20° | 8.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 41° | 23° | 8.6 h | 0 | 1 |
| MayMay | 50 | 41° | 25° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 48 | 39° | 25° | 8.5 h | 4 | 16 |
| JulyJul | 30 | 36° | 24° | 8.2 h | 12 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 33° | 22° | 7.8 h | 16 | 136 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 36° | 23° | 8.5 h | 6 | 46 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 37° | 21° | 9.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 35° | 18° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 31° | 14° | 9.3 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
13.81° N, 8.99° E · 460 m · Africa/Niamey
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zinder
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 11.8 hours of daylight in Zinder, 78 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Zinder: 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, Zinder has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zinder
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 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zinder
How breezy and how cloudy Zinder 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 Zinder typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 34 % of the sky over Zinder: 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Zinder
How often the day gets hot in Zinder (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 Zinder every day, 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
Planning a trip to Zinder
Weather for your travel dates
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Zinder 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.
Zinder has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 14 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
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 9.3 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 40 min
- Distance
- 4,270 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.
Good to know: Niger
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
- Languages
- French, Hausa
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C, D, E, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +227
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Zinder vs Kano
In October the holiday weather in Zinder and Kano is about equally good (score 50 vs 51). During the day Kano is 2 °C cooler than Zinder.
| in October | Zinder | Kano |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 50 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
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In October, Zinder ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Zinder
When is the best time to visit Zinder?
The best time to visit Zinder 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 Zinder?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Zinder?
The wettest month is August with 136 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zinder get?
Zinder gets around 3,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.6 hours a day; in August there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Zinder in?
Zinder is on UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zinder?
A nonstop flight from London to Zinder takes about 5 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,270 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zinder?
Zinder has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 50, summer holidays 33, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 79.