Tahoua climate
Tahoua (Niger) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 464 mm18 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tahoua climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3086 | 1356 | 2271 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 3493 | 1762 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 38100 | 2169 | 2985 | 10.0 |
| Apr | 41106 | 2577 | 3391 | 30.1 |
| May | 41106 | 2882 | 3494 | 160.6 |
| Jun | 39101 | 2781 | 3391 | 572.3 |
| Jul | 3595 | 2577 | 3086 | 1285.0 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2374 | 2781 | 1837.2 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2373 | 2883 | 642.5 |
| Oct | 3697 | 2170 | 2984 | 110.4 |
| Nov | 3494 | 1864 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| Dec | 3188 | 1558 | 2373 | 00.0 |
| Year | 41106 | 1356 | 2883 | 46418 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 24% | 5.5 | 11:20 |
| Feb | 14% | 26% | 6.0 | 11:38 |
| Mar | 11% | 42% | 6.4 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 15% | 56% | 6.5 | 12:27 |
| May | 28% | 66% | 6.4 | 12:49 |
| Jun | 42% | 67% | 6.2 | 13:00 |
| Jul | 57% | 68% | 6.1 | 12:56 |
| Aug | 72% | 71% | 5.9 | 12:37 |
| Sep | 66% | 50% | 6.3 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 40% | 31% | 6.1 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 22% | 20% | 5.8 | 11:25 |
| Dec | 21% | 20% | 5.4 | 11:15 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Tahoua is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 41 °C106 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 30 °C86 °F and lows 13 °C56 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.5 °C22.4 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 464 mm18 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 81% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is August (183 mm7.2 in), the driest is December (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 11% in March to 72% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in September to 14 km/h (8 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tahoua
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 30 °C86 °F to 31 °C88 °F with 0 mm0.0 in to 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 41 °C106 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Tahoua
- Wetter months (June–September) — highs 3289 to 39 °C101 °F, lows 2373 to 27 °C81 °F, about 108 mm4.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (October–May) — highs 3086 to 41 °C106 °F, lows 1356 to 28 °C82 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Tahoua compares
Compared with Sokoto, about 203 km to the south, Tahoua is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer and receives 34% less precipitation (464 mm18 in vs 700 mm28 in). The difference is largest in June (2.1 °C3.7 °F warmer).
Of the 6 places in Niger covered by World Climates, Tahoua is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 3rd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Niger climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Gashua (Nigeria, BSh), Nguru (Nigeria, BSh) and Mopti (Mali, BSh).
Nearby places
- Sokoto 203 km · 28 °C82 °F · 700 mm28 in
- Maradi 251 km · 28 °C82 °F · 552 mm22 in
- Birnin Kebbi 294 km · 28 °C82 °F · 790 mm31 in
- Katsina 328 km · 27 °C80 °F · 691 mm27 in
- Gusau 338 km · 27 °C80 °F · 748 mm29 in
- Agadez 372 km · 28 °C83 °F · 173 mm6.8 in
- Niamey 373 km · 29 °C84 °F · 546 mm21 in
- Zinder 418 km · 27 °C81 °F · 417 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tahoua?
May is the warmest month in Tahoua, with an average high of 41 °C (106 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tahoua?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 30 °C (86 °F) and an average low of 13 °C (56 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tahoua?
August is the wettest month with about 183 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Tahoua?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.