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Niamey

Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger, serving as its political and economic center. As a river port on the Niger River, it offers both riverside scenery and a lively downtown atmosphere.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Niamey
Gateway airport
Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)
Best season
Dec–Jan
Time zone
Africa/Niamey
Sights covered
7 places

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Average temperature by month

5-year average

25° Jan
27° Feb
32° Mar
34° Apr
35° May
33° Jun
30° Jul
28° Aug
29° Sep
31° Oct
29° Nov
26° Dec

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