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August · climate normalsVery hot days and a month score of 26/100

Diffa in August

Poor · 26/100
High / low33° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation117 mm22 wet days
Cloud cover45%monthly average
13.32° N, 12.61° EElevation 311 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goDiffa · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec26August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low33° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Diffa averages daytime highs of 33° and night-time lows of 24° — very hot weather by day. Expect around 117 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 45%.

Days are 2° cooler than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 2.6°.

August scores 26/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 10th of the twelve months for Diffa. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 18:32 local time, giving 12 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 26/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%18%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%75%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Diffa this month

Chétimari
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Chétimari

Diffa · 25 km SW
33°Aug high
22wet days
28score
Chétimari
Gueskérou
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Gueskérou

Diffa · 31 km NE
33°Aug high
22wet days
26score
Gueskérou
ivTop of the table

Niger's best in August

Where to go in August
Arlit
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1

Arlit

Agadez
40°Aug high
6wet days
45score
Arlit
Timia
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2

Timia

Agadez
34°Aug high
8wet days
43score
Timia
Tanda
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3

Tanda

Dosso Region
30°Aug high
28wet days
38score
Tanda
Sambéra
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4

Sambéra

Dosso Region
31°Aug high
28wet days
37score
Sambéra
·Questions

Diffa in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Diffa?

August scores 26/100 for Diffa, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 33°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Diffa in August?

Daytime highs average 33°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Diffa in August?

Diffa receives about 117 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 22 days.