Niamey weather in May (Niger)

How is the weather in Niamey in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Niamey typically experiences very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 41°C, while nights can cool down to about 29°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Niamey in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 9.8 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 4 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 257 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, September tends to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Niamey climate page with graphs.

 

Niamey, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 41°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 9.8 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 48%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 257 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Niger in May

Find out more about the weather in Niger in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

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