Dosso Region, Niger
Masafia
Masafia 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.
Now22°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time02:33
13.05° N, 4.07° EElevation 230 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 23°
Rain this month13mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Masafia at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 18:2111 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 16:21Next 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 month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
187 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Masafia
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
22°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 10 km/h · humidity 47%
Today23 Oct36°22°
Sat24 Oct36°21°
Sun25 Oct36°21°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct36°22°
Wed28 Oct36°22°
Thu29 Oct37°21°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
When to go to Masafia
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 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 50 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 31 | 49 | 58 | 68 |
| High | 32° | 35° | 39° | 41° | 40° | 37° | 33° | 31° | 33° | 36° | 35° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 80 | 150 | 187 | 91 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 21 | 27 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Masafia
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 Masafia
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Masafia?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Masafia.
What is the hottest month in Masafia?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Masafia?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Masafia?
August is the wettest month with about 187 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.