Dosso Region, Niger
Matankari
Matankari is a town in Dosso Region, Niger. It has a population of about 68,979 (2012). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now31°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population68,979
Local time18:08
13.77° N, 4.01° EElevation 240 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month8mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Matankari at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 18:2111 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous92% · Moonrise 17:01Next 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
136 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Matankari
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 22%
Today23 Oct37°23°
Sat24 Oct37°22°
Sun25 Oct37°21°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct37°22°
Wed28 Oct37°22°
Thu29 Oct38°23°
Fri30 Oct36°22°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
When to go to Matankari
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 | 39 | 26 | 32 | 25 | 52 | 58 | 71 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 41° | 40° | 38° | 35° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 20° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 48 | 117 | 136 | 62 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Matankari
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 Matankari
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Matankari?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Matankari.
What is the hottest month in Matankari?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Matankari?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Matankari?
August is the wettest month with about 136 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.