Dosso, Niger experiences average highs of 36°C (97°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Dosso, Niger Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Dosso, Niger. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6/10
Best: January, February, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 36°C / 23°C
Feels Like 37°C / 23°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 30 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 40%
Wind Speed 16 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
41°C
April
Avg Low26°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
17°C
January
Avg High33°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High33°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
May (Gusts 35)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, September due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:22
Daylight 12.9h
Sunset 19:16
Live conditions—
Dosso on the map · live conditions
Dosso, Niger
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Niger
- City
- Dosso
- Population
- 79.4K
- Coordinates
- 13.05°, 3.19°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 40°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 1 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 35°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 34°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 33°C / 17°C . Feb: 35°C / 19°C . Mar: 40°C / 23°C . Apr: 41°C / 26°C . May: 40°C / 28°C . Jun: 37°C / 27°C . Jul: 34°C / 25°C . Aug: 31°C / 24°C . Sep: 33°C / 24°C . Oct: 36°C / 23°C . Nov: 36°C / 20°C . Dec: 33°C / 18°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 1 mm. Apr: 1 mm. May: 7 mm. Jun: 25 mm. Jul: 82 mm. Aug: 168 mm. Sep: 65 mm. Oct: 12 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 17%. Feb: 13%. Mar: 14%. Apr: 24%. May: 40%. Jun: 54%. Jul: 69%. Aug: 78%. Sep: 73%. Oct: 50%. Nov: 26%. Dec: 21%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 16 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 18 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 17 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 9h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Apr 2025 · 41°C | Apr · 41°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 18°C | Jan · 17°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 179 mm | Aug · 168 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 18 km/h | May · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Fair May
Poor June
Poor July
Poor August
Wet September
Poor October
Fair November
Good December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 33°C / 17°C | 29°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 35°C / 19°C | 32°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 13% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 40°C / 23°C | 38°C / 19°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 14% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 41°C / 26°C | 42°C / 24°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 24% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 40°C / 28°C | 43°C / 30°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 11.3h Excellent | 40% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 37°C / 27°C | 41°C / 30°C | 6days (25 mm) Good | 11.4h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.7 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 34°C / 25°C | 38°C / 28°C | 11days (82 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 31°C / 24°C | 36°C / 28°C | 18days (168 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 78% Humid | 7.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 33°C / 24°C | 39°C / 28°C | 9days (65 mm) Wet | 10.3h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 36°C / 23°C | 39°C / 25°C | 2days (12 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 50% Moderate | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 36°C / 20°C | 35°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 26% Comfortable | 6.4 High | Good | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 18°C | 31°C / 14°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.5h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 5.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
Compare Nearby City Climates
Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Dosso are January, February, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Dosso, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Dosso is April, with average daytime highs of 41°C (106°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Dosso is January, with average overnight lows of 17°C (63°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Dosso is August, averaging 168mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Dosso runs through August, July, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Dosso.
Dosso receives approximately 128 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Dosso.
The least favorable months to visit Dosso are May, June, July, September, primarily due to extreme heat, oppressive humidity. For the best conditions, consider January, February, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Dosso is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Dosso is 40%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Dosso are 16 km/h (10 mph). The windiest month is May with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 35 km/h / 22 mph).
Dosso averages 9 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 44%. The clearest skies occur in December.
The annual average dew point in Dosso is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Dosso has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Dosso ranges from 23°C (73°F) to 37°C (99°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Dosso, with a climate score of 3.1/10. Consider visiting during January, February, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Dosso, pack Umbrella, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses. With average highs of 37°C (99°F) and 6 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
Last updated: