Dosso
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Dosso month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Dosso are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 33–33°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 194 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.5 | 17.3 | 0 | 10.4 |
| February | 35.0 | 19.6 | 0 | 10.6 |
| March | 39.3 | 23.8 | 1 | 10.6 |
| April | 40.8 | 26.4 | 1 | 10.7 |
| May | 39.9 | 28.4 | 7 | 10.8 |
| June | 36.7 | 26.7 | 42 | 10.5 |
| July | 33.0 | 24.7 | 99 | 9.6 |
| August | 30.8 | 23.5 | 194 | 8.7 |
| September | 32.8 | 24.0 | 58 | 9.7 |
| October | 36.0 | 23.3 | 10 | 10.5 |
| November | 36.1 | 20.2 | 0 | 10.9 |
| December | 33.3 | 18.3 | 0 | 10.7 |
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01 · VisitVisiting Dosso
Dosso Geography
Dosso is a town and the capital of the Dosso département located within the Dosso Region of Niger. The settlement functions as a central hub for the surrounding area.
The location is historically associated with the pre-colonial and modern ceremonial power known as the Dosso Kingdom. Furthermore, the territory gained scientific note following the impact of the Dosso meteorite of 1962, which fell directly within the territory of Dosso, Niger.
02 · OverviewDosso, in brief
Overview of Dosso
Dosso is a town and the capital of the Dosso département situated within the Dosso Region of Niger. Geographically, the settlement is positioned at coordinates 13.049 latitude and 3.1937 longitude in the Africa/Niamey timezone, functioning as a non-capital urban center with a recorded population of 79,406 residents.
The municipal territory shares its geographic identifier with several administrative divisions, including the wider Dosso Region and the local department itself. Historically and culturally, the location serves as the base for the Dosso Kingdom, which represents both a pre-colonial and a modern ceremonial power structure in the area. In scientific history, the territory gained notable recognition following the 1962 impact of the Dosso meteorite, which fell directly within the boundaries of Dosso, Niger.
Across the wider urban and regional landscape, inhabitants utilize multiple languages, including French (fr-NE), Hausa (ha), Kanuri (kr), and Zarma (dje). Financial transactions within this part of Niger rely on the West African CFA franc currency, designated by the code XOF. While the geographic profile of Dosso connects it to administrative networks and historical landmarks such as the Dosso Kingdom and the 1962 meteorite fall, the town maintains its distinct geographic footprint in the southwestern portion of the country without holding national capital status.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dosso
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01 · Q&AWhere is Dosso located and what are its coordinates?
Dosso is situated in Niger at geographic coordinates 13.0490, 3.1937, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Dosso?
Dosso has a recorded population of approximately 79,406 and observes the Africa/Niamey time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Dosso?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Dosso include FR-NE, HA, KR, DJE, with XOF used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Dosso?
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