Dosso Region, Niger
Kanfata
Kanfata is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time07:04
13.95° N, 3.97° EElevation 243 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month7mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kanfata at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 18:2111 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 16:21Next 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 April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
132 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Kanfata
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 26%
Today23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct38°22°
Sun25 Oct38°21°
Mon26 Oct38°23°
Tue27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct38°23°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct37°22°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
When to go to Kanfata
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 | 76 | 63 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 39 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 52 | 58 | 72 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 41° | 40° | 38° | 35° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 43 | 110 | 132 | 58 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Kanfata
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 Kanfata
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kanfata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kanfata.
What is the hottest month in Kanfata?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kanfata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kanfata?
August is the wettest month with about 132 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.