Dosso Region, Niger
Kounkwi
Kounkwi is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time06:57
13.53° N, 4.04° EElevation 226 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kounkwi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 18:1911 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 19:24Next holiday18 DecemberNational DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
143 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Kounkwi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 56%
Today27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct38°22°
Sat31 Oct38°21°
Sun1 Nov38°21°
Mon2 Nov38°23°
Tue3 Nov38°22°
Wed4 Nov37°22°
When to go to Kounkwi
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 | 73 | 61 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 39 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 52 | 58 | 69 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 41° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 32° | 34° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 54 | 122 | 143 | 65 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Kounkwi
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 Kounkwi
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kounkwi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kounkwi.
What is the hottest month in Kounkwi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Kounkwi?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kounkwi?
August is the wettest month with about 143 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.