Agadez
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Niger.
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- No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Avoid all travel to the whole country due to active travel advisories and security concerns across Niger.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Agadez month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Agadez are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 28–30°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and August the wettest (about 40 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7 | 14.3 | 0 | 10.8 |
| February | 30.0 | 16.5 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 35.7 | 21.8 | 0 | 10.8 |
| April | 39.2 | 25.3 | 0 | 10.9 |
| May | 41.1 | 27.7 | 0 | 11.1 |
| June | 40.3 | 28.0 | 3 | 11.0 |
| July | 38.1 | 26.8 | 12 | 11.0 |
| August | 36.2 | 25.4 | 40 | 10.4 |
| September | 38.4 | 26.1 | 6 | 10.6 |
| October | 36.9 | 24.5 | 1 | 10.7 |
| November | 32.6 | 19.9 | 0 | 10.6 |
| December | 28.8 | 16.0 | 0 | 10.7 |
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People and places shaping Agadez
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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026Past and future events in Agadez
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Previously
- Documented history · 1449
In 1449 Agadez became a sultanate, but was later conquered by the Songhai Empire in 1515, remaining a part of that empire until 1591.
- Documented history · 1906
The city was ruled by the French from 1906.
- Documented history · 1916
A rebellion by Kaocen Ag Mohammed occurred in 1916, but was defeated by French forces.
- Establishment as a Sultanate
In 1449 Agadez became a sultanate before being conquered by the Songhai Empire in 1515.
- French Rule Established
The city came under French colonial rule starting in 1906.
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01 · OverviewAgadez, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Agadez took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Agadez
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Agadez
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Agadez
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Agadez
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Agadez
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Agadez
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Frequently Asked Questions about Agadez
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01 · Q&AWhere is Agadez located and what are its coordinates?
Agadez is situated in Niger at geographic coordinates 16.9733, 7.9911, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Agadez?
Agadez has a recorded population of approximately 149,549 and observes the Africa/Niamey time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Agadez?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Agadez include FR-NE, HA, KR, DJE, with XOF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Agadez?
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