Diffa, Niger
Alima
Alima is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 280 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:28
13.88° N, 13.28° EElevation 280 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low38° / 23°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Alima at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:59 · 17:4411 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:43Next holiday18 DecemberNational DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month42°C
Average high in May
Coolest month13°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
101 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Alima
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 20%
Today22 Oct39°29°
Fri23 Oct38°24°
Sat24 Oct37°22°
Sun25 Oct38°21°
Mon26 Oct38°23°
Tue27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct38°23°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct36°24°
When to go to Alima
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 | 80 | 68 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 54 | 60 | 76 |
| High | 30° | 33° | 37° | 41° | 42° | 40° | 37° | 34° | 37° | 38° | 35° | 31° |
| Low | 13° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 18° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 75 | 101 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Alima
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 Alima
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Alima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Alima.
What is the hottest month in Alima?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Alima?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Alima?
August is the wettest month with about 101 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.