Weather and climate in Zinder (Niger)

The climate of Zinder is tropical semi-arid, with a rainy season from June to September.
The city is located in southern Niger, at 460 meters (1,500 feet) above sea level.
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.

Zinder - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.9 °C (92.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 450 millimeters (17.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, November, December) to 185 mm (7.3 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.

Zinder - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.2 °C (59.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °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 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °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 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 14%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 mph).

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March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.8 °F) and a maximum of 37.6 °C (99.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 12%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26 °C (78.7 °F) and a maximum of 40.4 °C (104.8 °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 1 mm (0 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 15%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.9 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27 °C (80.6 °F) and a maximum of 40.7 °C (105.3 °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 43.5 °C (110.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.0 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.1 °C (91.5 °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 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 185 mm (7.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.6 °C (96.1 °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 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30.5 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 23.5 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.6 °F) and a maximum of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °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 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.2 °C (61.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °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 °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 18%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).