Niamey Weather in May
Niger · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high40°C (105°F)
Avg low28°C (83°F)
Rainfall22 mm (0.9 in)
RatingPoor 2.4/10
In May, Niamey has average highs of 40°C (105°F) and lows of 28°C (83°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain spread over 5 days. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Niamey?
May is not the best time to visit Niamey (2.4/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in December and January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 40°C (105°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 28°C (83°F) |
| Daily mean | 34°C (94°F) |
| Rainfall | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 40% |
| Cloud cover | 69% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.7 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 15 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Niamey in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Niamey weather in other months
Jan32°C / 16°C0 mmGoodFeb36°C / 19°C1 mmFairMar39°C / 23°C1 mmPoorApr41°C / 27°C7 mmPoorMay40°C / 28°C22 mmPoorJun37°C / 27°C83 mmPoorJul34°C / 25°C145 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C200 mmPoorSep32°C / 24°C91 mmPoorOct36°C / 23°C19 mmFairNov36°C / 20°C0 mmFairDec33°C / 16°C0 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit NiameyJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Sokoto39°C · 47 mm
- Ouagadougou39°C · 68 mm
- Ilorin31°C · 129 mm
- Kaduna32°C · 250 mm
- Ibadan29°C · 173 mm
- Kano39°C · 41 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.