Dosso Region, Niger
Sakaoua
Sakaoua is a locality in Dosso Region, Niger. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now35°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time12:44
11.84° N, 3.53° EElevation 161 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low35° / 24°
Rain this month20mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sakaoua at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:37 · 18:2511 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · 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 month41°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
236 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Sakaoua
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
35°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 14 km/h · humidity 26%
Today23 Oct35°22°
Sat24 Oct35°22°
Sun25 Oct35°22°
Mon26 Oct35°22°
Tue27 Oct35°22°
Wed28 Oct35°24°
Thu29 Oct37°23°
Fri30 Oct35°22°
Sat31 Oct36°22°
When to go to Sakaoua
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 | 64 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 42 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 37 | 39 | 57 | 62 |
| High | 34° | 37° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 36° | 32° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 36° | 34° |
| Low | 19° | 21° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 19° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 79 | 115 | 183 | 236 | 141 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Sakaoua
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 Sakaoua
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sakaoua?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sakaoua.
What is the hottest month in Sakaoua?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Sakaoua?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sakaoua?
August is the wettest month with about 236 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.