Goudoumaria
Niger
Goudoumaria, Niger is a Commune and town in the southeast of the country, in Diffa Region, northwest of Diffa. Goudoumaria is an administrative post in the Maine-Soroa Department, and is approximately 50 km north of the Nigerian border and approximately 50 km east of the small city Soubdou.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are December–January.
April is the hottest month, with highs around 40°C (105°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 13°C (56°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 11 days.
October is the sunniest month, with about 9.4 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 65% of places in Niger.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 12%
- Wind
- 24 km/h E
- Gusts
- 42 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:07 / 17:51
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Goudoumaria
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30° | 33° | 37° | 40° | 40° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 34° | 31° |
| Average low | 13° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 14° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 97 | 102 | 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 8.5 | 8.9 | 8.5 | 8.4 | 9 | 9.1 | 8 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.7 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.5 | 11.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 23 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 39 | 50 | 62 | 69 | 64 | 43 | 26 | 27 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 82 | 64 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 55 | 77 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Goudoumaria, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Goudoumaria: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
No data for this location.
Goudoumaria: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
West African CFA Franc
XOF · Fr
- Languages
- French
- Calling code
- +227
- Meal, casual restaurantF CFA 4,900≈ $8.40
- CappuccinoF CFA 1,300≈ $2.20
- Beer (0.5 l)F CFA 1,850≈ $3.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)F CFA 605≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmF CFA 3,350≈ $5.80
- Public transport ticketF CFA 645≈ $1.10
- Mid-range hotel, per nightF CFA 45,400≈ $78.00
Estimated from Niger’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 34% of US levels.
- Dec 18Nigerien Republic Day
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
No earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km since 1975.
How to get to Goudoumaria
Nearest airports
- ZNDZinder AirportZinder238 km
- MIUMaiduguri International AirportMaiduguri291 km
- KANMallam Aminu Kano International AirportKano343 km
- GMOGombe Lawanti International AirportGombe381 km
- DKAUmaru Musa Yar'adua AirportKatsina390 km
- BCUSir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International AirportBauchi392 km
Distances
- Niamey981 km 17 h 01 · 1 h 54
- Maradi442 km 7 h 40 · 1 h 13
- Zinder238 km 4 h 07
- Tahoua651 km 11 h 17 · 1 h 29
- Agadez499 km 8 h 39 · 1 h 17
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Hotels in Goudoumaria
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Places with a climate like Goudoumaria
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Climate in Goudoumaria
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Goudoumaria?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Goudoumaria is December–January.
What is the weather like in Goudoumaria in October?
In October, Goudoumaria averages a high of 37°C (99°F) and a low of 21°C (70°F), with 2 mm of rain on about 0 days.
What is the rainiest month in Goudoumaria?
August, with rain on about 11 days.
What is the nearest airport to Goudoumaria?
Zinder Airport (ZND), about 238 km away.
What power plugs are used in Niger?
Plug types A, B, C, E, F, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Niger?
West African CFA Franc (XOF).
Is Niger safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Do not travel. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel.
When is Goudoumaria most crowded?
The busiest months are December–January.
When is Goudoumaria least crowded?
The quietest months are March–July and September–October.
What time zone is Goudoumaria in?
Africa/Niamey (UTC+1).
What is the population of Goudoumaria?
About 6,289.