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Niamey Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Nearly Cloudless Day Ahead

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Thursday at 39° · coldest night Sunday at 19°

The short of it: Niamey weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 37 °C (98 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like 40 °C (104 °F). Today’s high 38 °C (101 °F), low 24 °C (74 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: heat warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:30 local time.

NIAMEY, Wednesday. — Niamey may look for an overcast sky this day, with the mercury climbing to about 38° before sinking to 24° by night. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Niamey is 37°. The wind keeps up from the WSW at 17 km/h, gusting to 22 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 39°, while Sunday night will be the coldest at 19°. Not a drop is expected in that time. Nights run 2° milder than the November norm of 21°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Niamey brings highs near 37°, lows of 21° and about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. April is the warmest month here at 42°, January the coldest at 18°, and August the wettest with 190 mm. The best months to ride in are January and December.

Daylight holds steady at 11 h 32 min. The station stands 229 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky36°39°13 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear37°41°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast38°40°6 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy38°40°2 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy38°38°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy38°37°9 km/h–
6 PMOvercast36°37°3 km/h–
7 PMOvercast33°34°6 km/h–
8 PMOvercast32°33°3 km/h–
9 PMOvercast31°33°2 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMOvercast31°32°4 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy30°31°5 km/h–
12 AMOvercast29°31°3 km/h–
1 AMOvercast29°31°4 km/h–
2 AMOvercast29°31°7 km/h–
3 AMOvercast30°32°10 km/h–
4 AMOvercast29°32°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast29°33°1 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy28°32°1 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy27°31°2 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear28°32°3 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy31°34°5 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear34°37°6 km/h–
11 AMMostly clear36°39°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 38°, low 24°, 0.1 mm of rain, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:49 AM, down 6:21 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today24°38°0.1 mm24 km/h11 h 32 min
Thursday27°39°dry18 km/h11 h 32 min
Friday23°39°dry21 km/h11 h 31 min
Saturday22°38°dry26 km/h11 h 31 min
Sunday19°37°dry26 km/h11 h 31 min
Monday21°38°dry19 km/h11 h 30 min
Tuesday20°39°dry19 km/h11 h 30 min

Warmest: Thursday at 39°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 26 km/h.

The Almanac · Niamey Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Niamey, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus December
4° warmer
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 29 min
Average wind
7 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 37° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Niamey in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Niamey by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
February36°21°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March40°24°2.0 mm9 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April42°28°3.0 mm9 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May41°29°13 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June38°27°61 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
July35°25°113 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦
August33°24°190 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September35°24°75 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦
October38°25°7.0 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November37°21°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December34°18°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Niamey

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Niamey today?

Right now it is 37 °C (98 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like 40 °C (104 °F). Today’s high is 38 °C (101 °F) and tonight’s low 24 °C (74 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Niamey this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Niamey?

Yes: heat warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Niamey?

April, with an average high of 42 °C (107 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 18 °C (64 °F). The wettest month is August, with 190 mm (7.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Niamey?

January and December. January brings highs near 32 °C (90 °F) and about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain; December highs near 34 °C (92 °F) and 0.0 mm (0.00 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Niamey?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 18 °C (64 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Youri KourtéréTillabéri Region25 km SE37°21°0.0 mm
KolloTillabéri Region34 km SE37°21°0.0 mm
SayTillabéri Region54 km SSE37°21°0.0 mm
TorodiTillabéri Region55 km SW37°21°0.0 mm
GothèyeTillabéri Region70 km WNW37°21°0.0 mm
OuallamTillabéri Region89 km N37°21°0.0 mm
BaléyaraTillabéri Region96 km ENE37°20°0.0 mm
Birnin GaouréDosso Region99 km ESE38°20°0.0 mm

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