Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Niger in August
Weather score51Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 203mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
203mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
51
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 203mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Niger with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August32°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August203mm average rain
August is one of Niger's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.6 hours average sun
August is one of Niger's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August0°C average sea
August is close to Niger's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August51 weather score
August scores below Niger's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.