Niamey weather in March
In March, Niamey sees average daytime highs of 38°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 1 mm of rain across 0.4 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 39°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 56% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Niamey's 6th-clearest and 7th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Niamey's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 38°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- 0.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 7:04 AM – 6:58 PM
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 7th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.3
- out of 10
Niamey is capital of Niger.
- Founded
- 1901
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 37°C in the first days to 39°C by the end.
A typical March day in Niamey reaches about 38°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 15°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 41°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 4°C warmer than February and about 2°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 22 |
| 2 | 36 | 22 |
| 3 | 37 | 22 |
| 4 | 37 | 22 |
| 5 | 37 | 22 |
| 6 | 37 | 22 |
| 7 | 37 | 22 |
| 8 | 37 | 23 |
| 9 | 37 | 23 |
| 10 | 37 | 23 |
| 11 | 38 | 23 |
| 12 | 38 | 23 |
| 13 | 38 | 23 |
| 14 | 38 | 23 |
| 15 | 38 | 24 |
| 16 | 38 | 24 |
| 17 | 38 | 24 |
| 18 | 38 | 24 |
| 19 | 38 | 24 |
| 20 | 39 | 24 |
| 21 | 39 | 24 |
| 22 | 39 | 24 |
| 23 | 39 | 24 |
| 24 | 39 | 24 |
| 25 | 39 | 25 |
| 26 | 39 | 25 |
| 27 | 39 | 25 |
| 28 | 39 | 25 |
| 29 | 39 | 25 |
| 30 | 40 | 25 |
| 31 | 40 | 25 |
How March really feels in Niamey
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Niamey weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 17° | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 34° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Mar | 38° / 24° | 1 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 1.3 |
| Apr | 40° / 27° | 2 | 0.6 | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 40° / 29° | 8 | 2.3 | 12.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 37° / 28° | 21 | 5.2 | 12.8 | 1.6 |
| Jul | 34° / 26° | 61 | 10.8 | 12.7 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 32° / 25° | 122 | 15.2 | 12.4 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 34° / 25° | 45 | 6.6 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 37° / 25° | 9 | 1.9 | 11.7 | 1.7 |
| Nov | 36° / 20° | 0 | 0 | 11.4 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 32° / 18° | 0 | 0 | 11.2 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 56% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 20 |
| 2 | 80 | 20 |
| 3 | 79 | 21 |
| 4 | 78 | 22 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 75 | 25 |
| 8 | 75 | 25 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 72 | 28 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 70 | 30 |
| 14 | 69 | 31 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 67 | 33 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 65 | 35 |
| 20 | 65 | 35 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 65 | 35 |
| 25 | 65 | 35 |
| 26 | 65 | 35 |
| 27 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 64 | 36 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Niamey gets around 1 mm of rain over 0.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 2% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 |
| 17 | 2 |
| 18 | 2 |
| 19 | 2 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 |
| 31 | 2 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 95% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 90 | 89 |
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 99 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 | 98 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | 96 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 16 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 21 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | 95 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 25 | 94 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 26 | 93 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 27 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 28 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 29 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 30 | 90 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| 31 | 89 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
Wind in March
Winds average 12 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 7:13 AM to 6:54 AM, and sunset from 6:56 PM to 7:00 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:13 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 7:13 | 6:56 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 7:13 | 6:56 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 7:12 | 6:57 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 7:12 | 6:57 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 7:11 | 6:57 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 6:57 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 7:10 | 6:57 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 7:09 | 6:57 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 7:09 | 6:58 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 7:08 | 6:58 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 7:07 | 6:58 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 7:07 | 6:58 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 7:06 | 6:58 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 6:58 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 7:05 | 6:58 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 7:04 | 6:58 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 7:03 | 6:59 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 7:03 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 7:02 | 6:59 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 6:59 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 7:01 | 6:59 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 7:00 | 6:59 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:58 | 6:59 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:57 | 6:59 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:56 | 6:59 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:56 | 6:59 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:55 | 6:59 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 6:59 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:54 | 7:00 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.65 kWh/m² to a high of 7.04 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.86 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 7.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Niamey
In March, Niamey sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Niamey sees seasonal dust haze (January–July), heaviest in March.
Is March a good time to visit Niamey?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Niamey.
What to pack for Niamey in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Niamey sees daytime highs around 38°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Niamey in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Niamey peaks around August 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Niamey in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Niamey is worst in February — around 97 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.0× the cleanest month (August, 20 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 87 | 97 | 96 | 74 | 46 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 48 | 62 | 77 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 96 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 74 | Unhealthy |
| May | 46 | Poor |
| Jun | 34 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 26 | Moderate |
| Oct | 48 | Poor |
| Nov | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 77 | Unhealthy |
Where is Niamey?
Niamey sits at 13.5°N, 2.1°E, 206 m above sea level, in Niger. The nearest listed city is Youri Kourtéré, 25 km away.
Topography around Niamey
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Niamey.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Niamey has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 52 m around an average of 203 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 97 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 136 m.
The land around Niamey is covered by artificial surfaces (69%) within 3 km, grassland (42%) and bare terrain (26%) within 16 km, and grassland (64%) and bare terrain (20%) within 80 km.
Niger travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C / D / E / F
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 36% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $775
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.4
- per 100k, 2012
- Road deaths
- 25.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Niamey (13.5137°, 2.1098°, elevation 206 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).