Diffa, Niger
Farga
Farga is a village in Diffa, Niger, 340 m above sea level. It has a population of about 532 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population532
Local time19:19
13.63° N, 11.87° EElevation 340 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Farga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 17:5011 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:49Next 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 May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
103 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Farga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 13%
Today22 Oct36°25°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct35°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct36°24°
Wed28 Oct38°25°
Thu29 Oct38°25°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct35°24°
When to go to Farga
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 | 87 | 75 | 58 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 54 | 67 | 82 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 36° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 83 | 103 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Farga
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 Farga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Farga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Farga.
What is the hottest month in Farga?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Farga?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Farga?
August is the wettest month with about 103 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.