worldweather35°Cexceptionally warm
usually 30°C–34°C
warmer than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
Weather in Niger - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Niger range from 33° to 38°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 5 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Niger's cities today
🌧️Diffa
38°💧 0.8 mm
🌧️Niamey
36°💧 4.5 mm
🌧️Dogondoutchi
35°💧 5.4 mm
🌧️Madaoua
34°💧 0.6 mm
🌧️Zinder
33°💧 0.2 mm
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Niger
today🌧️
35°💧 0.8 mm
Sun☁️
34°💧 1.8 mm
Mon🌤️
36°💧 1.4 mm
Tue☀️
36°💧 0.5 mm
Wed🌧️
33°💧 2.9 mm
Thu☁️
34°💧 0.5 mm
Fri🌧️
35°💧 1 mm
Sat🌧️
34°💧 3.2 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Tuesday 8 Sept in Niger, the forecast high is 36°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 31°C to 34°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 96% of similar days.
34°Cwarmer than usual
usually 30°C–34°C
warmer than 86% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
36°Cexceptionally warm
usually 31°C–34°C
warmer than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
36°Cexceptionally warm
usually 31°C–34°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
33°Cnear normal
usually 31°C–34°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
34°Cwarmer than usual
usually 31°C–34°C
warmer than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: less rain than usual
wind: exceptionally strong
35°Cwarmer than usual
usually 31°C–34°C
warmer than 84% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: exceptionally strong
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 33°C by day. The coolest year was 1994 (30°C) and the warmest was 2000 (36°C). The current forecast averages 35°C - higher than in 91% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
14-day forecast - Niger
Niger 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
34°
around 31° at night · days with rain: 10
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
35°
around 25° at night · rain chance 15%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
38°
around 25° at night · rain chance 3%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Niger: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 34° by day and 31° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 35° in September, and about 38° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Niger cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ Diffa | 38℃ | 39℃ | 37℃ | 0.8 mm |
| 🌧️ Niamey | 36℃ | 36℃ | 33℃ | 4.5 mm |
| 🌧️ Dogondoutchi | 35℃ | 35℃ | 34℃ | 5.4 mm |
| 🌧️ Madaoua | 34℃ | 36℃ | 34℃ | 0.6 mm |
| 🌧️ Zinder | 33℃ | 38℃ | 36℃ | 0.2 mm |
Day-by-day forecast for Niger
Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️35°moderate rain
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️34°broken clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️36°scattered clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️36°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
☁️34°overcast clouds
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️35°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️31°heavy rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️34°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️35°light rain
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
Air quality and smog in Niger
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agades | 31.5 | 121.5 | good |
| Maradi | 10.9 | 23.7 | very good |
| Zinder | 8.8 | 15.1 | very good |
| Niamey | 4.1 | 11.2 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 02:00).
Niger weather through the year
Niger weather month by month - when is the best time to go?
Weather in other countries in Africa
Public holidays in Niger - when are the long weekends?
Next long weekend in Niger: Nigerien Republic Day (18 December, Friday) - Friday–Sunday (3 days off).
2026
18 DecemberFriday
Nigerien Republic Day
long weekend25 DecemberFriday
Christmas Day
long weekend2027
1 JanuaryFriday
New Year's Day
long weekend29 MarchMonday
Easter Monday
long weekend24 AprilSaturday
Concord Day
falls on a weekend1 MaySaturday
Labour Day
falls on a weekend3 AugustTuesday
Nigerien Independence Day
long weekend + bridge day18 DecemberSaturday
Nigerien Republic Day
falls on a weekend25 DecemberSaturday
Christmas Day
falls on a weekendPublic holidays (statutory days off) - shops, offices and some attractions may be closed. A "bridge day" is a workday between a holiday and the weekend worth taking as leave. Lunar holiday dates marked as tentative may shift by one day after the official announcement.
Calendar sources
FAQ - Niger weather
What is the weather like in Niger today?
Today it is about 35° during the day and 31° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Niger?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.