Tahoua Region, Niger
Tourouf
Tourouf is a locality in Tahoua Region, Niger, 484 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now37°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time12:12
15.06° N, 6.09° EElevation 484 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 22°
Rain this month5mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Tourouf at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:31 · 18:0811 h 37 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous76% · Moonrise 22:20Next 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 month13°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
131 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Tourouf
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
37°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 10%
Today30 Oct37°26°
Sat31 Oct37°26°
Sun1 Nov38°24°
Mon2 Nov38°24°
Tue3 Nov38°24°
Wed4 Nov38°26°
Thu5 Nov37°24°
Fri6 Nov37°25°
Sat7 Nov37°23°
When to go to Tourouf
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 | 87 | 74 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 49 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 56 | 66 | 82 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 35° | 39° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 29° |
| Low | 13° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 14° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 36 | 104 | 131 | 54 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Tourouf
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 Tourouf
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 7 km
Cretaceous · 1
Formations around the town
Inbeceten Formation · 1
Dinosaurs · 2
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tourouf?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tourouf.
What is the hottest month in Tourouf?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Tourouf?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tourouf?
August is the wettest month with about 131 mm of precipitation on 19 wet days.