Time ’n’ placeOpen the globe

Niger Capital

Best time to visit Niamey

Go inJanuary

Most governments advise against travel to Niger.

See Niamey on the globe

Niamey month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryGood33°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
FebruaryPoor36°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MarchPoor39°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
AprilPoor41°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
MayPoor40°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JunePoor37°CWetQuietCheapest–
JulyPoor34°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AugustPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
SeptemberPoor34°CWetQuietCheapest–
OctoberPoor38°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
NovemberPoor37°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–
DecemberMixed34°CMostly dryQuietCheapest–

Good to know

  • Highs pass 35°C in February–June and October–November.
  • The heaviest rain falls in July–August.

Niamey sits on the Niger River, the third-longest river in Africa.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Niamey?

The best time to visit Niamey is January. Most governments advise against travel to Niger.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Niamey?

Fares to Niamey stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Niamey busiest?

Niamey rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Niamey?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C, and August the coolest at 32°C. The wettest period is June–September.

More places in Niger

Nearby destinations