Dosso Region, Niger
Mbala
Mbala is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger, 266 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now30°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time19:19
13.64° N, 3.65° EElevation 266 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month10mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mbala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:38 · 18:2311 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 16:23Next 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
156 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Mbala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
30°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 24%
Today22 Oct37°25°
Fri23 Oct37°23°
Sat24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct36°21°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct36°23°
Wed28 Oct36°23°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct37°23°
Sat31 Oct37°22°
When to go to Mbala
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 | 63 | 58 | 58 | 54 | 37 | 27 | 33 | 27 | 51 | 58 | 71 |
| High | 31° | 34° | 38° | 40° | 40° | 38° | 34° | 32° | 35° | 37° | 35° | 32° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 60 | 135 | 156 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Mbala
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 Mbala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mbala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mbala.
What is the hottest month in Mbala?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Mbala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mbala?
August is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.