Niger Capital
Best time to visit Niamey
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Most governments advise against travel to Niger.
See Niamey on the globeNiamey month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 33°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Poor | 39°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| April | Poor | 41°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| May | Poor | 40°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| June | Poor | 37°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 34°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 32°C | Very wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Poor | 34°C | Wet | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Poor | 38°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| November | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| December | Mixed | 34°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
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
- Agadez best in Dec–Jan
Nearby destinations
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso best in Jan–Feb
- Djenné, Mali best in Dec–Jan
- Abuja, Nigeria best in Oct–Nov
- Porto-Novo, Benin best in Jul–Aug
- Lagos, Nigeria best in Aug
- Ouidah, Benin best in Jul–Aug