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The climate of Maradi is
tropical semi-arid, with a rainy season from June to September.
The city is located in southern Niger, at 370 meters (1,215 feet) above sea level, near the border with Nigeria.
We are in the Sahel area, which receives rainfall in the summer, brought by the African monsoon. The hottest time of the year is from April to June, before the rains.
Maradi - Climate data
In Maradi, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Maradi - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 14.4 | 30.4 | 22.4 | 58 | 87 | 72.3 |
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| February | 17.4 | 33.8 | 25.6 | 63 | 93 | 78.1 |
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| March | 21.7 | 38.1 | 29.9 | 71 | 101 | 85.9 |
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| April | 25.5 | 40.6 | 33 | 78 | 105 | 91.4 |
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| May | 27 | 39.8 | 33.4 | 81 | 104 | 92.1 |
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| June | 25.8 | 37.2 | 31.5 | 78 | 99 | 88.7 |
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| July | 24 | 33.7 | 28.8 | 75 | 93 | 83.8 |
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| August | 23 | 31.7 | 27.3 | 73 | 89 | 81.2 |
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| September | 23.5 | 34 | 28.7 | 74 | 93 | 83.7 |
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| October | 22.5 | 36.9 | 29.7 | 73 | 98 | 85.5 |
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| November | 18.1 | 35.1 | 26.6 | 65 | 95 | 80 |
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| December | 15 | 31.5 | 23.2 | 59 | 89 | 73.8 |
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| Year | 21.5 | 35.2 | 28.3 | 70.7 | 95.4 | 83 |
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In Maradi,
precipitation amounts to 535 millimeters (21.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, November, December) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Maradi - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| April | 2 | 0.1 | 0 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 2 |
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| June | 65 | 2.6 | 4 |
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| July | 175 | 6.9 | 7 |
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| August | 195 | 7.7 | 9 |
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| September | 65 | 2.6 | 5 |
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| October | 8 | 0.3 | 1 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 535 | 21.1 | 29 |
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Maradi - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Maradi is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
In
February, the weather in Maradi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.6 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F) and a maximum of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 16%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
In
March, the weather in Maradi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F) and a maximum of 38.1 °C (100.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 14%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
In
April, the weather in Maradi is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.0 °C (91 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 40.6 °C (105 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
May, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Maradi is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 33.4 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 27 °C (80.5 °F) and a maximum of 39.8 °C (103.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In
June, the weather in Maradi is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.8 °C (78.5 °F) and a maximum of 37.2 °C (99 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
July, the weather in Maradi is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).
In
August, the weather in Maradi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
September, the weather in Maradi is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.2 °F) and a maximum of 34 °C (93.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
October, the weather in Maradi is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
November, the weather in Maradi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.6 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
In
December, the weather in Maradi is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (52 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).