Climate - Niamtougou (Togo)

The climate of Niamtougou is tropical, with a very hot, dry period from November to March and a rainy period from April to October. In the dry period, the Harmattan, the dust-laden wind from the Sahara desert, can blow.
The city is located in northeastern Togo, at 450 meters (1,475 feet) above sea level, near the border with Benin.

Niamtougou - Climate data

In Niamtougou, the average temperature of the coldest month (August) is of 24.7 °C (76.5 °F), that of the warmest month (March) is of 30.1 °C (86.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Niamtougou, precipitation amounts to 1390 millimeters (54.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 275 mm (10.8 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.

Niamtougou - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °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 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In February, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 22.5 °C (72.4 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (95.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (101 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In March, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 30.1 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 43%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In April, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.2 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (75.1 °F) and a maximum of 34.5 °C (94.2 °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 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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In May, the weather in Niamtougou is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 165 mm (6.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In June, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.2 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.7 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In July, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.0 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 225 mm (8.9 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In August, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 21.2 °C (70.2 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 250 mm (9.8 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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In September, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 21.1 °C (69.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 275 mm (10.8 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In October, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21 °C (69.8 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °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 35.5 °C (96 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 53%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the weather in Niamtougou is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).