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Dosso Region
Dosso Region
Dosso Region, Niger

Kara

Kara is a village in Dosso Region, Niger. It has a population of about 3,115 (2012). The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population3,115
Local time23:35
13.02° N, 2.93° EElevation 190 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Karaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kara at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

173 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kara

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

14-day forecast
24°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 49%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct38°27°
Fri23 Oct37°22°
Sat24 Oct37°21°
Sun25 Oct37°21°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct36°22°

When to go to Kara

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score715958565032283430495867
High32°35°38°41°40°37°34°32°34°37°36°33°
Low17°19°22°25°28°27°25°24°24°24°20°18°
Rain (mm)00142674140173811200
Wet days0001311212719400

What's on in Kara

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.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kara.
What is the hottest month in Kara?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kara?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kara?
August is the wettest month with about 173 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.