Niger weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Niger this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Niger in May?
May in Niger generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 41°C and nighttime temperatures around 29°C in Niamey. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bilma with an average of 0.5 mm to low rainfall in Tahoua with 11 mm. Meanwhile, Niamey enjoys approximately 257 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Niger in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Niger climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Niger?
Niamey
In May Niamey generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Agadez
In May Agadez generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bilma
In May Bilma generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tahoua
In May Tahoua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Niger.
Is May the best time to visit Niger?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Niger due to the typically unpleasant weather in Niamey.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Niamey. On the other hand, the month of September tends to have poor weather conditions.
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