🇿🇦 Cape Town vs Niamey 🇳🇪

Cape Town, South Africa vs Niamey, Niger — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Niamey is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Niamey is drier, with roughly 9 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇿🇦 Cape Town🇳🇪 Niamey
Avg annual high22°C36°C
Hottest monthFebruary (27°C)April (41°C)
Coldest monthJuly (7°C low)January (17°C low)
Rainy days / year8980
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Best months to visitApril, October, NovemberJanuary, February, December

🇿🇦 Cape Town

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in February (27°C), coldest lows in July (7°C).

🇳🇪 Niamey

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (41°C), coldest lows in January (17°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Town or Niamey warmer?

Niamey is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cape Town or Niamey?

Cape Town is rainier — Niamey sees about 9 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cape Town vs Niamey?

Cape Town is best around April, October, November; Niamey is best around January, February, December.

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