Dosso Region, Niger
Marafa-Koara
Marafa-Koara is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now38°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time16:16
13.53° N, 3.03° EElevation 222 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.
Marafa-Koara at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:41 · 18:2311 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 19:28Next 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 April
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
160 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Marafa-Koara
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 18%
Today27 Oct38°23°
Wed28 Oct38°24°
Thu29 Oct38°22°
Fri30 Oct38°21°
Sat31 Oct38°22°
Sun1 Nov38°22°
Mon2 Nov39°22°
Tue3 Nov40°22°
Wed4 Nov38°23°
Thu5 Nov38°22°
When to go to Marafa-Koara
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 | 75 | 62 | 58 | 57 | 53 | 35 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 51 | 58 | 70 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 32° | 34° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 64 | 123 | 160 | 68 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 19 | 25 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Marafa-Koara
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 Marafa-Koara
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Marafa-Koara?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Marafa-Koara.
What is the hottest month in Marafa-Koara?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Marafa-Koara?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Marafa-Koara?
August is the wettest month with about 160 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.