Hot
Average highs reach 41°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Niamey, Niger in May
Weather score36Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs reach 41°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 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
41°C
Rain
33mm
Sun
8.1h
Weather score
36
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 33mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Niamey, Niger with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May41°C average high
May is one of Niamey's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsApril to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May33mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Niamey'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 Niamey'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.
Weather score
May36 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.