Diffa, Niger
Gabalam
Gabalam is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 344 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time02:55
13.59° N, 11.37° EElevation 344 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.
Gabalam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:07 · 17:5211 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous89% · Moonrise 15:51Next 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
108 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gabalam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 26%
Today23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct35°23°
When to go to Gabalam
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 | 28 | 33 | 54 | 67 | 83 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 35° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 86 | 108 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Gabalam
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 Gabalam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gabalam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gabalam.
What is the hottest month in Gabalam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gabalam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gabalam?
August is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.