Dosso Region, Niger
Afolé
Afolé is a village in Dosso Region, Niger. It has a population of about 856 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population856
Local time23:15
13.56° N, 4.02° EElevation 225 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Afolé at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:2211 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 16:21Next holiday18 DecemberNational DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
142 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Afolé
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 37%
Today22 Oct37°26°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct36°21°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct36°21°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct37°21°
Fri30 Oct36°21°
Sat31 Oct35°21°
When to go to Afolé
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 74 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 52 | 58 | 69 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 41° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 32° | 35° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 53 | 122 | 142 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Afolé
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Niger seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Afolé
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Afolé?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Afolé.
What is the hottest month in Afolé?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Afolé?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Afolé?
August is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.