Niamey has a hot and generally dry desert climate with a short rainy season from June to September when there can be severe thunderstorms with occasional flooding. Rains can be unpredictable though and sometimes the rainy season means just a few showers now and then.
As with much of West Africa, poor infrastructure leads to frequent flooding and miserable roads during the wet season, so it is best to avoid travel to Niamey from June-September (especially if traveling to nearby countries which receive even more rain).
Average annual rainfall is around 550 mm. The coolest and driest (and arguably best) weather of the year is between December and January with averages of 34/15 (93/57F) and no rainfall. In October, November and February the weather is hotter and still dry with 38C (100F) in the afternoon and 18-23C (64-73F) at night. March to May are the hottest months of the year topping out at 42C (108F) in the afternoon (although 45C/114F temps aren't uncommon) and a warm 25C (77F) at night; all three months can see just a few showers.
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