Filingué, Niger experiences average highs of 37°C (99°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 3 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Filingué, Niger Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Filingué, 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
6.4/10
Best: January, February, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 37°C / 23°C
Feels Like 36°C / 22°C
Rainy Days 3
Rainfall 18 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 33%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 9°C
Hottest Month
42°C
May
Avg Low28°C
Rain1days
Coldest Month
15°C
January
Avg High32°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High32°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
June (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, July, August, September due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:19
Daylight 13h
Sunset 19:18
Live conditions—
Filingué on the map · live conditions
Filingué, Niger
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Niger
- City
- Filingué
- Population
- 16.5K
- Coordinates
- 14.35°, 3.32°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 41°C
Avg Low 25°C
Rain 0 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 37°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 33°C
Avg Low 17°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: 32°C / 15°C . Feb: 34°C / 17°C . Mar: 39°C / 22°C . Apr: 41°C / 25°C . May: 42°C / 28°C . Jun: 39°C / 28°C . Jul: 36°C / 26°C . Aug: 33°C / 25°C . Sep: 36°C / 25°C . Oct: 38°C / 24°C . Nov: 36°C / 19°C . Dec: 33°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 3 mm. Jun: 17 mm. Jul: 43 mm. Aug: 122 mm. Sep: 30 mm. Oct: 5 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 15%. Feb: 12%. Mar: 12%. Apr: 17%. May: 31%. Jun: 44%. Jul: 58%. Aug: 70%. Sep: 60%. Oct: 38%. Nov: 21%. Dec: 19%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 19 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 19 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 21 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 17 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 18 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
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 warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 9 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 42°C | May · 42°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 17°C | Jan · 15°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 134 mm | Aug · 122 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 22 km/h | Jun · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March
Good April
Fair May
Poor June
Poor July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Fair November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 32°C / 15°C | 27°C / 11°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.1h Excellent | 15% Comfortable | 6.1 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 34°C / 17°C | 30°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March | 39°C / 22°C | 36°C / 18°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 41°C / 25°C | 40°C / 22°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.4h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| May | 42°C / 28°C | 43°C / 28°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 31% Comfortable | 8.1 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| June | 39°C / 28°C | 42°C / 30°C | 3days (17 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 44% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 26°C | 39°C / 29°C | 8days (43 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 58% Moderate | 7.8 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 25°C | 37°C / 28°C | 12days (122 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 36°C / 25°C | 40°C / 29°C | 5days (30 mm) Good | 10.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 38°C / 24°C | 39°C / 24°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.9h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 7.1 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| November best | 36°C / 19°C | 34°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 33°C / 17°C | 29°C / 13°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 19% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Filingué are January, February, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Filingué, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Filingué is May, with average daytime highs of 42°C (107°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Filingué is January, with average overnight lows of 15°C (60°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Filingué is August, averaging 122mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Filingué receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Filingué.
The least favorable months to visit Filingué are May, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Filingué is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Filingué is 33%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Filingué are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 24 mph).
Filingué averages 10 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 38%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Filingué is 9°C (48°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Filingué 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 Filingué ranges from 22°C (72°F) to 36°C (97°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 Filingué, with a climate score of 4.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Filingué, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 39°C (103°F) and 3 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.
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