Hot
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Niger in May
Weather score44Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 40°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
40°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
44
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
May40°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May49mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Niger's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
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
May8.1 hours average sun
May sits close to Niger's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May0°C average sea
May 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
May44 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.