Niamey weather in January
January in Niamey: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Niamey · #48 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Niamey climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 17% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 81 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Niamey in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Niamey?
- January in Niamey: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Niamey on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Niamey in January?
- In January, Niamey averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 16°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Niamey in January?
- Niamey has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 81 in January.