Country · 6 destinations
Best time to visit Niger
The best time to visit Niger is November–February. Its destinations score highest in January, with an average travel score of 91 out of 100.
The climate in Niger through the year
When to go
Niger scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in November–February, with an average of 91 out of 100 in January across the 6 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in January range from 27°C in Arlit to 33°C in Niamey. March–May and October are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in August (34), with daytime highs from 33°C to 39°C.
Where in the country
In January, the highest scores are in Arlit (100), Zinder (96) and Agadez (95), while Niamey scores 79. Every destination has its best month in January.
Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest
Over the year, Niamey is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 37°C) and Zinder the coolest (35°C). Niamey gets the most precipitation, about 600 mm a year, and Arlit the least, about 80 mm.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Niger averages 65 or more in these months:
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Rain | Best destinations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 27–33° | 0 mm | Arlit 100 · Zinder 96 · Agadez 95 |
| February | 77 | 30–36° | 0 mm | Arlit 89 · Agadez 82 · Zinder 81 |
| March | 63 | 35–40° | 0 mm | Arlit 68 · Zinder 63 · Agadez 63 |
| April | 61 | 39–42° | 3 mm | Zinder 62 · Agadez 62 · Arlit 62 |
| May | 57 | 41–43° | 15 mm | Agadez 63 · Arlit 63 · Zinder 56 |
| June | 46 | 38–42° | 46 mm | Arlit 57 · Agadez 56 · Tahoua 43 |
| July | 39 | 34–40° | 107 mm | Arlit 52 · Agadez 42 · Maradi 36 |
| August | 34 | 33–39° | 147 mm | Arlit 45 · Maradi 34 · Agadez 34 |
| September | 44 | 35–40° | 60 mm | Arlit 56 · Agadez 52 · Maradi 42 |
| October | 60 | 37–39° | 9 mm | Agadez 63 · Arlit 63 · Zinder 60 |
| November | 68 | 33–38° | 0 mm | Arlit 78 · Agadez 71 · Zinder 68 |
| December | 87 | 28–34° | 0 mm | Arlit 100 · Agadez 91 · Zinder 90 |
Score: average of the cities and beach destinations with the default preferences (ski resorts are left out). Day: lowest to highest typical daytime temperature among them. Sea: the warmest. Rain: average.