Diffa, Niger
Matam
Matam is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 337 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time20:06
13.82° N, 12.40° EElevation 337 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:4811 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:47Next 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 May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
99 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Matam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 19 km/h · humidity 14%
Today22 Oct37°25°
Fri23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct35°24°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct38°25°
Thu29 Oct38°26°
Fri30 Oct37°26°
Sat31 Oct34°24°
When to go to Matam
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 | 87 | 75 | 58 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 29 | 24 | 34 | 54 | 67 | 83 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 36° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 36° | 34° | 37° | 37° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 74 | 99 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Matam
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 Matam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matam.
What is the hottest month in Matam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Matam?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matam?
August is the wettest month with about 99 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.