Diffa, Niger
Karikasanba
Karikasanba is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 335 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:43
13.37° N, 12.00° EElevation 335 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Karikasanba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:06 · 17:4611 h 40 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous71% · Moonrise 23:03Next holiday18 DecemberNational DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
115 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Karikasanba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 22%
Today30 Oct38°30°
Sat31 Oct39°26°
Sun1 Nov39°27°
Mon2 Nov39°26°
Tue3 Nov38°26°
Wed4 Nov38°26°
Thu5 Nov38°26°
Fri6 Nov37°26°
Sat7 Nov37°26°
Sun8 Nov38°24°
When to go to Karikasanba
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 | 84 | 72 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 47 | 22 | 28 | 24 | 51 | 65 | 80 |
| High | 29° | 32° | 36° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 94 | 115 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Karikasanba
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 Karikasanba
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Karikasanba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Karikasanba.
What is the hottest month in Karikasanba?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Karikasanba?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Karikasanba?
August is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.