October weather forecast
Niger

October in Niger signifies the onset of the hot dry season, marked by decreasing rainfall and rising temperatures. Average temperatures during this month range from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). Daytime temperatures often reach the upper limit, especially in the southern regions, while at night they can drop to 20°C (68°F). In the northern desert areas, such as Agadez, nighttime temperatures can fall to about 15°C (59°F).

Compared to September, October experiences a noticeable increase in temperatures, indicating a clear transition from the rainy season to the dry season. However, the weather during this month is still cooler than during the peak of the hot dry season.

Rainfall becomes scarce in October, particularly in the southern regions, marking the end of the rainy season. The northern desert areas remain predominantly dry. The decrease in rainfall, coupled with rising temperatures and evaporation rates, starts to contribute to the country's overall water deficit again.

The capital city, Niamey, experiences a significant decrease in rainfall in October, with average temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). As the rainfall decreases, the city begins to transition from a verdant environment back to its typical arid conditions.

Daylight hours in October remain fairly constant, with an average of 11 to 12 hours of daylight per day. The month is characterized by increasing temperatures and decreasing humidity levels, indicating the onset of the hot dry season. The dusty and hazy conditions associated with Harmattan winds continue to become more pronounced. The minimal rainfall and rising temperatures in October set the stage for the full return of the hot dry season in the subsequent months.

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• Niamey - October »
  On the first day of October in Niamey sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:41. October is the last month it rains in Niamey.
• Zinder - October »
  On the last day of October, in Zinder, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 17:56 WAT. October is the last month it rains in Zinder.
• Maradi - October »
  On the first day of October in Maradi, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:21. In Maradi, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.
• Agadez - October »
  At the onset of October, Agadez records an average high-temperature of a still very hot 37.1°C (98.8°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. On the first day of October in Agadez, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:16.
• Tahoua - October »
  October is the last month it rains in Tahoua, Niger. The months with the most sunshine in Tahoua are February through June, October through December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.
• Tillabéri - October »
  On the first day of October in Tillabéri sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:43. On the first day of October in Tillabéri, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:43.
• Diffa - October »
  October is the last month it rains in Diffa, Niger. In October, the average relative humidity in Diffa is 22%.
• Gaya - October »
  On the last day of October, in Gaya, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:21 WAT. During 4.1 rainfall days, in October, Gaya aggregates 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Magaria - October »
  October is the last month it rains in Magaria. During 1.9 rainfall days, in October, Magaria aggregates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
• Madaoua - October »
  October is the last month it rains in Madaoua, Niger. October is the last month it rains in Madaoua.
• Tânout - October »
  The months with the highest UV index in Tânout are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8. The months with the highest UV index in Tânout are March through July, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.
• Mayahi - October »
  In Mayahi snow does not fall in January through August, October through December. In Mayahi, Niger, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.