December weather forecast
Niamey, Niger

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River Niger and city structures of the Niamey city in Niger
River Niger and city structures of the Niamey city in Niger

Weather in December

The final month in Niamey, marking the end of a year-long weather cycle, is characterized by peak aridity. The cold, dry winds blowing at 14.7km/h (9.1mph) are reminiscent of January, indicating a full-cycle completion of Niamey's weather. The humidity level also drops to match those in the initial months. Though rainfall is at its lowest, the sun continues to shine brightly throughout the day, signalling a cheerful close to the year. Amidst cooling temperatures, Niamey experiences weather that promises a pleasant year-end experience.

Temperature

January and December represent the coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Niamey, Niger, is 15%.

Rainfall

January, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Niamey.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

February, March, June, November and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Niamey.

UV index

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Niamey?

The coldest period in Niamey, Niger, with an average high-temperature of 33.5°C (92.3°F), falls in January and December.

How hot is it in Niamey in December?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 33.5°C (92.3°F) and 18.5°C (65.3°F) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 44°C (111.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Niamey?

The average relative humidity in December in Niamey is 15%.

What is the driest month in Niamey?

In Niamey, Niger, rain does not fall in January, November and December.

What is the month with the shortest days in Niamey?

With an average of 11h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Niamey, Niger.

What is the average length of the day in December in Niamey?

The average day length in December in Niamey is 11h and 21min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Niamey?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, in Niamey, Niger, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Niamey?

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, June, November and December, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in December in Niamey?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Niamey?

December is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in December in Niamey?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Niamey, Niger, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Niamey, Niger

Average temperature in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average high temperature in December: 33.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (33.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 18.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (30.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°C).

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Average pressure in December
Niamey, Niger

Average pressure in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average pressure in December: 1012.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Niamey, Niger

Average wind speed in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, July and December (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.4km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Niamey, Niger

Average humidity in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average humidity in December: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (55%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

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Average rainfall in December
Niamey, Niger

Average rainfall in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average rainfall in December: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (42mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Niamey, Niger

Average rainfall days in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average rainfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (9.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Niamey, Niger

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are February, March, June, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Niamey, Niger

Average sunshine days in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average sunshine days in December: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (21.1 days).

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Average UV index in December
Niamey, Niger

Average UV index in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average UV index in December: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in December
Niamey, Niger

Average cloud cover in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average cloud cover in December: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in December
Niamey, Niger

Average visibility in December - Niamey, Niger
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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