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Kélakam
Diffa, Niger

Kélakam

Kélakam is a village in Diffa, Niger, 335 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,533 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now37°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population3,533
Local time16:45
13.56° N, 11.74° EElevation 335 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
The year in Kélakamweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

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

Kélakam at a glance

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

107 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

0 mm of rain

Weather in Kélakam

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

14-day forecast
37°C

Sunny · wind 20 km/h · humidity 8%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct37°26°
Fri23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct37°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct38°26°
Thu29 Oct38°26°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct35°24°

When to go to Kélakam

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score877558565852282733546682
High28°31°36°40°40°39°35°33°36°37°33°29°
Low14°16°20°24°26°27°26°24°24°23°19°15°
Rain (mm)00014238610736300
Wet days000103121911200

What's on in Kélakam

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 Kélakam

Eclipses and meteor showers

Kélakam from above

Around Kélakam1 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Kélakam

Maiduguri International AirportMIU
239 km

Places near Kélakam

Places with a climate like Kélakam

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kélakam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kélakam.
What is the hottest month in Kélakam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Kélakam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kélakam?
August is the wettest month with about 107 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.