Diffa, Niger
Gidjiga
Gidjiga is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 331 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time10:41
13.39° N, 11.76° EElevation 331 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gidjiga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:4911 h 43 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 17:59Next 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
114 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gidjiga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
33°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 14%
Today26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct38°25°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct38°24°
Sat31 Oct38°26°
Sun1 Nov38°27°
Mon2 Nov38°27°
Tue3 Nov39°26°
When to go to Gidjiga
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 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 48 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 53 | 65 | 81 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 36° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 94 | 114 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 21 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Gidjiga
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 Gidjiga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gidjiga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gidjiga.
What is the hottest month in Gidjiga?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gidjiga?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gidjiga?
August is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 21 wet days.