N'guigmi is a city and commune of 40,000 in the easternmost part of Niger, very near to Lake Chad – lying on its shore until the lake retreated. It is a crossroads for the traditional camel caravans of the Tuareg and for traders plying North and South across the Sahara.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are January.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 42°C (108°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 13°C (55°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 9 days.
November is the sunniest month, with about 9.7 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 25°
- Humidity
- 21%
- Wind
- 17 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 26 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1011 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:59 / 17:47
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit N'Guigmi
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° | 38° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 37° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 35° | 31° |
| Average low | 13° | 15° | 20° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 17° | 14° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 52 | 88 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 9 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 9.6 | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| Daylight (h) | 11.4 | 11.7 | 12 | 12.4 | 12.8 | 13 | 12.9 | 12.6 | 12.2 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 25 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 66 | 60 | 41 | 26 | 27 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Go score | 82 | 63 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 53 | 76 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in N'Guigmi, 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 | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair |
| Photography & sunsets | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | 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.
N'Guigmi: 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.
N'Guigmi: 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'Guigmi
Nearest airports
- MIUMaiduguri International AirportMaiduguri266 km
- NDJN'Djamena International AirportN'Djamena314 km
- MVRSalak AirportMaroua440 km
- GOUGaroua International AirportGaroua547 km
- KANMallam Aminu Kano International AirportKano554 km
- BCUSir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State International AirportBauchi556 km
Distances
- Niamey1,190 km 20 h 38 · 2 h 11
- Maradi654 km 11 h 20 · 1 h 29
- Zinder447 km 7 h 45 · 1 h 13
- Tahoua847 km 14 h 41 · 1 h 44
- Agadez626 km 10 h 51 · 1 h 27
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Hotels in N'Guigmi
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Places with a climate like N'Guigmi
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.
Population history
1977–2012Climate in N'Guigmi
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit N'Guigmi?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit N'Guigmi is January.
What is the weather like in N'Guigmi in October?
In October, N'Guigmi averages a high of 39°C (102°F) and a low of 22°C (71°F), with 2 mm of rain on about 0 days.
What is the rainiest month in N'Guigmi?
August, with rain on about 9 days.
What is the nearest airport to N'Guigmi?
Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), about 266 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 N'Guigmi most crowded?
The busiest months are December–January.
When is N'Guigmi least crowded?
The quietest months are July–September.
What time zone is N'Guigmi in?
Africa/Niamey (UTC+1).
What is the population of N'Guigmi?
About 32,035.