Niger
Plan a visit or move to Niger with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Niger month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Niger are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 158 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.3 | 16.9 | 0 | 10.3 |
| February | 34.9 | 19.1 | 0 | 10.6 |
| March | 39.3 | 23.9 | 1 | 10.7 |
| April | 41.1 | 26.9 | 1 | 10.8 |
| May | 40.6 | 29.0 | 7 | 10.8 |
| June | 37.7 | 27.5 | 37 | 10.6 |
| July | 34.1 | 25.4 | 90 | 10.0 |
| August | 31.8 | 24.1 | 158 | 9.1 |
| September | 34.1 | 24.8 | 47 | 10.1 |
| October | 37.1 | 24.2 | 9 | 10.6 |
| November | 36.5 | 20.6 | 0 | 10.9 |
| December | 33.5 | 18.3 | 0 | 10.6 |
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01 · OverviewNiger, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Niger took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Niger
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Niger
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Niger
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06 · TravelTravelling through Niger
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Niger
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Niger
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Frequently Asked Questions about Niger
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey, and the total national population is estimated at 22,442,948.
02 · Q&AWhere is Niger located and what is its total area?
Niger is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 1,267,000 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Niger?
The official currency is Franc (XOF) and the recognized languages include fr-NE, ha, kr, dje.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Niger?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Niger include Niamey, Maradi, Zinder, Tahoua, Agadez.
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