Diffa, Niger
Gouskou
Gouskou is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 337 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:43
13.60° N, 11.91° EElevation 337 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.
Gouskou at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 17:4911 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 17:11Next 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
105 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gouskou
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 10%
Today24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct35°23°
Sat31 Oct35°24°
Sun1 Nov36°24°
Mon2 Nov38°25°
When to go to Gouskou
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 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 54 | 66 | 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 | 22 | 84 | 105 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Gouskou
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 Gouskou
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gouskou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gouskou.
What is the hottest month in Gouskou?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gouskou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gouskou?
August is the wettest month with about 105 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.