Niamey Weather History
Niger · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Niamey sits 1504km from the equator, 207m above sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 44.5°C, set 2010-04-19, its record low 9.5°C, set 1994-01-17.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Niamey
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Niamey?
The highest temperature in this record for Niamey is 44.5°C, measured on 2010-04-19. That is a recorded daily value from Niamey's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Niamey?
The lowest temperature in this record for Niamey is 9.5°C, measured on 1994-01-17. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Niamey get a year?
Niamey averages 289mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 46 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Niamey?
On 1979-05-01, 105.6mm fell on Niamey, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 37% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Niamey get a year?
Niamey averages 4016 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.0 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Niamey?
Across the summer months Niamey averages a daytime high near 34.9°C, while winter nights average 16.9°C. The seasons here are set from Niamey's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Niamey?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Niamey is 45 km/h, on 2024-06-09. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
