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Dosso Region
Dosso Region
Dosso Region, Niger

Kankandi

Kankandi is a small town in Dosso Region, Niger. It has a population of about 16,565 (2012). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population16,565
Local time23:21
12.87° N, 2.96° EElevation 188 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Kankandiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47October
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kankandi at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month24°C

Average low in August

Wettest monthAugust

184 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kankandi

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

14-day forecast
27°C

Clear · wind 9 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°27°
Fri23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct37°21°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct36°24°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct36°23°
Sat31 Oct36°23°

When to go to Kankandi

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score715858554825293431475866
High32°35°39°41°40°37°34°32°33°37°36°33°
Low17°19°22°25°28°27°25°24°24°24°20°18°
Rain (mm)00143081144184901300
Wet days0001414222720500

What's on in Kankandi

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 Kankandi

Eclipses and meteor showers

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kankandi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kankandi.
What is the hottest month in Kankandi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kankandi?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kankandi?
August is the wettest month with about 184 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.