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Maradi Region
Maradi Region
Maradi Region, Niger

Jikata

Jikata is a village in Maradi Region, Niger, 425 m above sea level. It has a population of about 1,960 (2012). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now36°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population1,960
Local time12:16
13.63° N, 7.82° EElevation 425 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Jikataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51October
October: high / low36° / 21°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Jikata at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in April

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

149 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Jikata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
36°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 15%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct35°20°
Mon26 Oct35°18°
Tue27 Oct36°19°
Wed28 Oct36°21°
Thu29 Oct36°22°
Fri30 Oct34°22°
Sat31 Oct34°19°

When to go to Jikata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score847157575543293529516479
High29°32°36°39°39°37°34°32°34°36°34°30°
Low13°15°19°22°24°25°24°23°23°21°17°14°
Rain (mm)0002194712614966600
Wet days001116182215300

What's on in Jikata

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 Jikata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Jikata from above

Getting to Jikata

Umaru Musa Yar'adua AirportDKA
72 km
Zinder AirportZND
126 km
Mallam Aminu Kano International AirportKAN
192 km

Places near Jikata

Places with a climate like Jikata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Jikata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Jikata.
What is the hottest month in Jikata?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Jikata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Jikata?
August is the wettest month with about 149 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.