Niger Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Niamey, Zinder, Maradi, Agadez, and Arlit
This month in numbers
Niger experienced a significantly warmer June, with an average temperature of 33.64°C, an anomaly of +0.9°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This ranked as the 16th warmest June in 86 years of records. The broader April–June 2026 period also saw elevated temperatures, ranking as the 18th warmest on record with an anomaly of +1.1°C. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C, highlighting a widespread warming trend.
What changed
Niger's consistently above-average temperatures over the past three months, including a +3.9°C anomaly in March and +2.9°C in January, indicate a clear warming trend for the region. This aligns with the broader global picture, where global land temperatures for April–June 2026 ranked as the 2nd warmest on record. Niger's long-term trend shows a significant warming of +1.39°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The current strong El Niño event is a significant factor driving the warmer and drier conditions in Niger and the wider Sahel region. El Niño typically leads to a drier West African monsoon and reduced cereal yields, exacerbating the impact of already high temperatures. The warming trend is also influenced by the effect, as Niger is a landlocked country. Additionally, the region has been experiencing , with erratic rainfall patterns and a risk of both severe droughts and excessive rainfall, which can be further amplified by El Niño. Torrential rains and flooding have been observed across West Africa in recent weeks, including in neighboring Nigeria, leading to displacement and fatalities.
Looking ahead
The forecast indicates that El Niño is expected to persist through the end of 2026, suggesting a continued likelihood of warmer and drier conditions for Niger in the coming months, which could further impact agricultural productivity and water resources.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Niger
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Niger – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Niger
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridNiger has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±7.3°C) and a wet/dry cycle (74× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jul (+10 mm, +21%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Niger
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Niger changing?
Niger is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Niger come from?
Climate data for Niger comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Niger climate data cover?
The Niger climate profile covers Niamey, Zinder, Maradi, Agadez and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Niger
How often is the Niger climate update refreshed?
The Niger climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.