Niger climate

World Climates covers 6 places in Niger. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Arlit (29 °C85 °F) and the coolest is Zinder (27 °C81 °F). The wettest is Maradi with 552 mm22 in of precipitation per year, the driest Arlit with 108 mm4.2 in.

The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are hot semi-arid (BSh, 4 places) and hot desert (BWh, 2 places).

The highest monthly average high is in Arlit (43 °C110 °F in June); the lowest monthly average low is in Arlit (11 °C51 °F in January).

Across the places in Niger, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January and December (6 and 6 of 6 places respectively).

Frequently asked questions

Which is the warmest place in Niger?

By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Niger is Arlit at 29 °C85 °F. The coolest is Zinder at 27 °C81 °F.

Where does it rain the most in Niger?

Maradi gets the most precipitation, 552 mm22 in in an average year. The driest place is Arlit with 108 mm4.2 in.

How many places in Niger does this site cover?

World Climates has climate data for 6 places in Niger. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

When is the best time to visit Niger?

It depends on the place. Across Niger, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are January and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.