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Tahoua Region
Tahoua Region
Tahoua Region, Niger

Kao

Kao is a town in Tahoua Region, Niger, 472 m above sea level. It has a population of about 65,197 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now33°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population65,197
Local time17:50
15.41° N, 5.73° EElevation 472 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Kaoweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low37° / 22°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kao at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in May

Coolest month13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

121 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kao

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

14-day forecast
33°C

Sunny · wind 16 km/h · humidity 12%

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

When to go to Kao

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score877458585549252829566682
High28°31°36°39°40°39°36°34°37°37°33°29°
Low13°15°19°22°25°26°25°24°24°22°17°14°
Rain (mm)000112338812144400
Wet days000014151912100

What's on in Kao

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.

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 11 · 0 km

Fossils in Niger
Cretaceous · 11

Formations around the town

Mosasaurs · 8Pluridens, Igdamanosaurus, Angolasaurus, Halisaurus, Plioplatecarpus, Platecarpus, Mosasaurus, Goronyosaurus
Ammonites · 5Libycoceras

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kao.
What is the hottest month in Kao?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kao?
August is the wettest month with about 121 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.