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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 34/100

Dosso in August

Poor · 34/100
High / low32° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation182 mm27 wet days
Cloud cover41%monthly average
13.05° N, 3.19° EElevation 218 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
When to goDosso · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low32° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Dosso averages daytime highs of 32° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 182 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 41%.

Days are 1.8° cooler than in July on average, and September is warmer again by about 1.8°.

August scores 34/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Dosso. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 19:09 local time, giving 12 h 34 min of daylight. Days shorten by 19 minutes over the month.

Why 34/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%33%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%82%

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 Dosso this month

Birni N'Gaouré
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Birni N'Gaouré

Dosso Region · 31 km W
32°Aug high
27wet days
34score
Birni N'Gaouré
Koygolo
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Koygolo

Dosso Region · 53 km N
32°Aug high
27wet days
33score
Koygolo
Fabidji
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Fabidji

Dosso Region · 39 km SW
32°Aug high
27wet days
35score
Fabidji
Harikanassou
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Harikanassou

Dosso Region · 44 km NW
32°Aug high
27wet days
33score
Harikanassou
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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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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

Dosso in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Dosso?

August scores 34/100 for Dosso, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 32°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Dosso in August?

Daytime highs average 32°C and night-time lows 24°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Dosso in August?

Dosso receives about 182 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 27 days.