Dosso Region, Niger
Goulma
Goulma is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:50
13.14° N, 3.23° EElevation 241 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Goulma at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:40 · 18:2311 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:35Next 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 April
Coolest month17°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
176 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Goulma
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 11 km/h · humidity 42%
Today26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct37°23°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct37°21°
Sat31 Oct38°21°
Sun1 Nov37°22°
Mon2 Nov37°22°
Tue3 Nov39°22°
When to go to Goulma
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 | 73 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 51 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 50 | 58 | 69 |
| High | 32° | 35° | 38° | 40° | 40° | 37° | 34° | 32° | 34° | 37° | 35° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 75 | 141 | 176 | 80 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Goulma
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 Goulma
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goulma?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Goulma.
What is the hottest month in Goulma?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Goulma?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Goulma?
August is the wettest month with about 176 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.