Diffa, Niger
Goulay
Goulay is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 292 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:36
13.60° N, 13.26° EElevation 292 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low38° / 23°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Goulay at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:00 · 17:4211 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon96% · Moonrise 18:46Next holiday18 DecemberNational DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
113 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Goulay
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 15%
Today27 Oct38°24°
Wed28 Oct38°25°
Thu29 Oct38°25°
Fri30 Oct39°26°
Sat31 Oct39°26°
Sun1 Nov40°26°
Mon2 Nov40°27°
Tue3 Nov40°27°
Wed4 Nov39°25°
Thu5 Nov38°25°
When to go to Goulay
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 | 79 | 67 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 54 | 60 | 74 |
| High | 30° | 33° | 37° | 41° | 41° | 40° | 36° | 34° | 36° | 38° | 35° | 31° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 88 | 113 | 44 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Goulay
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 Goulay
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goulay?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goulay.
What is the hottest month in Goulay?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Goulay?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goulay?
August is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.