N'Gourti
Ngourti · Niger
N'Gourti is a village and rural commune in Niger.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are January.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 41°C (105°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 12°C (54°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 8 days.
October is the sunniest month, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 38% of places in Niger.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 18°
- Humidity
- 20%
- Wind
- 18 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 25 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 9%
- Pressure
- 1014 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:59 / 17:43
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit N'Gourti
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 | 27° | 30° | 35° | 39° | 41° | 40° | 37° | 36° | 37° | 37° | 32° | 28° |
| Average low | 12° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 17° | 13° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 64 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 9.1 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.6 | 12 | 12.5 | 12.8 | 13 | 13 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 11.2 |
| Humidity (%) | 25 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 32 | 41 | 54 | 62 | 56 | 38 | 25 | 27 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
| Go score | 100 | 79 | 51 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 33 | 37 | 39 | 42 | 68 | 90 |
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 N'Gourti, 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 | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair |
| Hiking | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
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N'Gourti: 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 N'Gourti
Nearest airports
- MIUMaiduguri International AirportMaiduguri387 km
- NDJN'Djamena International AirportN'Djamena407 km
- ZNDZinder AirportZinder485 km
- KANMallam Aminu Kano International AirportKano623 km
- BCUSir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International AirportBauchi656 km
- GOUGaroua International AirportGaroua667 km
Distances
- Niamey1,211 km 20 h 59 · 2 h 12
- Maradi687 km 11 h 55 · 1 h 32
- Zinder484 km 8 h 23 · 1 h 16
- Tahoua853 km 14 h 47 · 1 h 45
- Agadez585 km 10 h 09 · 1 h 24
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Hotels in N'Gourti
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like N'Gourti
Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in N'Gourti
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit N'Gourti?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit N'Gourti is January.
What is the weather like in N'Gourti in October?
In October, N'Gourti averages a high of 37°C (98°F) and a low of 21°C (71°F), with 2 mm of rain on about 0 days.
What is the rainiest month in N'Gourti?
August, with rain on about 8 days.
What is the nearest airport to N'Gourti?
Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), about 387 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.
What time zone is N'Gourti in?
Africa/Niamey (UTC+1).
What is the population of N'Gourti?
About 2,202.