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Zinder Weather in August

Zinder in August

The short of it: Zinder in August averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 35 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 33° · low 23° · rain 142 mm · daylight 12 h 35 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

August in Zinder brings afternoons near 33° and nights around 23°, with about 142 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 142 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 35 min in mid-August, 17 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Zinder runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Mirriah, 21 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

August in Zinder, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
2° colder, 47 mm more rain
Versus September
2° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 35 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MirriahZinder Region21 km ESE33°23°138 mm
TakiétaZinder Region52 km WSW32°22°149 mm
Damagaram TakèrZinder Region65 km NE33°22°102 mm
MatameyZinder Region70 km SW32°22°162 mm
MagariaZinder Region90 km S32°22°181 mm
DungasZinder Region91 km SSE33°23°165 mm
ZangoKatsina State100 km SSW31°22°185 mm
TessaouaMaradi Region108 km W31°22°157 mm

The Almanac · Zinder Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 142 mm.

Climate of Zinder by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°15°0.0 mm12 km/h11 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February33°18°0.0 mm11 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March37°22°1.0 mm12 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April40°26°1.0 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
May40°27°10 mm10 km/h12 h 46 min✦✦✦
June38°26°26 mm12 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
July35°24°95 mm12 km/h12 h 52 min✦
August33°23°142 mm9 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
September35°23°51 mm8 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October37°23°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November35°19°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 28 min✦✦✦
December31°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Zinder in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Zinder in August?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 142 mm (5.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 33° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 142 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Zinder?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Zinder in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 35 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Zinder in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Zinder in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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