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Agadez, Niger

Dirkou

Dirkou is a small town in Agadez, Niger, 378 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,435 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population10,435
Local time17:47
19.00° N, 12.89° EElevation 378 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Dirkouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low34° / 19°
Rain this month0mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Dirkou at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in June

Coolest month8°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

4 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Dirkou

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
30°C

Clear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 20%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct33°23°
Tue27 Oct33°22°
Wed28 Oct34°22°
Thu29 Oct34°23°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
Sun1 Nov35°23°
Mon2 Nov35°23°
Tue3 Nov35°23°

When to go to Dirkou

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score10096755858585752576087100
High22°26°31°37°40°41°40°39°39°34°28°24°
Low8°10°15°20°24°25°26°26°24°19°13°9°
Rain (mm)000100141000
Wet days000000131000

What's on in Dirkou

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 Dirkou

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dirkou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dirkou.
What is the hottest month in Dirkou?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Dirkou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dirkou?
August is the wettest month with about 4 mm of precipitation on 3 wet days.