Dosso Region, Niger
Barakata
Barakata is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger, 296 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now38°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time12:21
14.25° N, 4.15° EElevation 296 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Barakata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:2011 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · 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 month40°C
Average high in April
Coolest month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
140 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Barakata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 10%
Today23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct37°22°
Sun25 Oct37°22°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
When to go to Barakata
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 | 78 | 65 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 41 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 53 | 61 | 74 |
| High | 30° | 33° | 37° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 35° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 34° | 31° |
| Low | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 39 | 105 | 140 | 58 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Barakata
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 Barakata
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Barakata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Barakata.
What is the hottest month in Barakata?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Barakata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Barakata?
August is the wettest month with about 140 mm of precipitation on 24 wet days.