Diffa, Niger
Maya
Maya is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 309 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time01:14
13.18° N, 12.55° EElevation 309 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.
Maya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:02 · 17:4711 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous88% · Moonrise 15:46Next 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 month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
122 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Maya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 12 km/h · humidity 24%
Today23 Oct36°25°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct36°22°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct36°24°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct34°24°
Sat31 Oct35°24°
When to go to Maya
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 | 82 | 69 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 47 | 21 | 28 | 24 | 52 | 63 | 78 |
| High | 29° | 32° | 37° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 34° | 30° |
| Low | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 20° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 26 | 97 | 122 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Maya
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 Maya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Maya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Maya.
What is the hottest month in Maya?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Maya?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Maya?
August is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.