Diffa, Niger
Ngassiwa
Ngassiwa is a locality in Diffa, Niger, 302 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:17
13.47° N, 12.74° EElevation 302 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.
Ngassiwa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:01 · 17:4711 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:45Next 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 May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
108 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Ngassiwa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 15 km/h · humidity 18%
Today22 Oct37°29°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct35°23°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct37°22°
Tue27 Oct37°23°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct34°23°
Sat31 Oct35°24°
When to go to Ngassiwa
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 | 83 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 47 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 52 | 64 | 79 |
| High | 29° | 32° | 37° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 36° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 34° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 83 | 108 | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Ngassiwa
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 Ngassiwa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ngassiwa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ngassiwa.
What is the hottest month in Ngassiwa?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Ngassiwa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ngassiwa?
August is the wettest month with about 108 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.