Diffa, Niger
Makintari
Makintari is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 299 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time11:03
13.53° N, 12.82° EElevation 299 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.
Makintari at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 17:4611 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:25Next 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 May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
104 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Makintari
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 18 km/h · humidity 12%
Today24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct36°24°
Sun1 Nov37°24°
Mon2 Nov38°26°
When to go to Makintari
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 | 83 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 53 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 54 | 63 | 79 |
| High | 29° | 32° | 37° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 36° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 34° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 80 | 104 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Makintari
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 Makintari
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Makintari?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Makintari.
What is the hottest month in Makintari?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Makintari?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Makintari?
August is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.