When to Niger
Climate guide & best times to travel
Best Time to Visit
Month-by-Month Guide
January
January offers Niger's most comfortable weather conditions with relatively cooler temperatures. Days are still quite hot at 84°F but nights provide relief at 57°F. No rainfall and clear skies make it ideal for travel, though visitors should still prepare for intense heat.
February
February continues the pleasant dry season with slightly warmer temperatures than January. The weather remains ideal for tourism with no rainfall and comfortable evening temperatures. This is still considered one of the better months to visit Niger.
March
March marks the beginning of the intense heat buildup with temperatures jumping to 98°F. The dry conditions continue with no rainfall, but the increasing heat makes outdoor activities more challenging. Visitors should plan activities for early morning or late evening.
April
April brings punishing heat with temperatures soaring to 105°F during the day. The complete absence of rainfall and extreme temperatures make this a challenging month for visitors. Heat-related precautions become essential for any outdoor activities.
May
May represents Niger's hottest month with scorching temperatures reaching 107°F. The extreme heat combined with no rainfall creates harsh desert conditions. This is the most challenging month for visitors, with tourism at its lowest point.
June
June maintains the extreme heat at 107°F but shows the first signs of the approaching wet season with minimal rainfall. The slight moisture doesn't provide much relief from the intense heat, making it still very challenging for visitors.
July
July marks the beginning of the wet season with significant rainfall of 3.1 inches providing some relief from the drought. Temperatures remain high at 104°F but the moisture helps make conditions slightly more bearable. This is the start of Niger's brief rainy season.
August
August is the wettest month with 3.5 inches of rainfall and slightly cooler temperatures at 100°F. The combination of rain and reduced heat makes this one of the more tolerable months, though conditions remain challenging by most standards.
September
September continues the wet season with moderate rainfall of 1.9 inches as temperatures climb back to 104°F. The rains begin to taper off, signaling the end of Niger's brief wet season and return to dry conditions.
October
October marks the return to completely dry conditions with no rainfall and temperatures at 100°F. The post-rainy season period offers slightly more comfortable conditions than the peak heat months, making it a reasonable time for hardy travelers.
November
November brings welcome relief as temperatures drop to 89°F, marking the beginning of the cooler dry season. With no rainfall and more manageable heat, this month sees an increase in tourism as conditions become more favorable for travel.
December
December offers some of Niger's most pleasant conditions with temperatures dropping to 84°F and cool nights at 55°F. The dry, clear weather and relatively moderate heat make this an optimal time for visiting, attracting peak tourist numbers.