Capital · Niger
Niamey
Check your government's travel advice before booking. If the advice allows, 2 days in Niamey covers the Grand Mosque, the National Museum & Zoo, and the Grande Marché. Longer only if you need a relaxed pace.
Niamey, Niger's capital of about 1.3 million (2020), sits on the Niger River and offers a handful of cultural sites, a large market and a modest museum complex. The city is small enough to cover the main attractions in two days, but limited services and security considerations mean you should keep travel plans flexible.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Dec–Jan (cool, dry)
- avoid Jun–Sep (rain, flooding, poor roads)
- Airport
- Diori Hamani (NIM)
- Nights
- 2
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on…Check your own government travel advice for Niger before …
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- West Africa ↗Carry an original yellow fever vaccination certificate on any West African trip: several countries on the coast road demand it of every arrival, and the rest demand it after you have passed through a neighbour.
- West Africa ↗Cross land borders and drive between cities in daylight only; plan each crossing as a full travel day with cash for fees and passport copies for checkpoints.
- Niger ↗Check your own government travel advice for Niger before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Niger ↗Entry is controlled by the military authorities; land borders are restricted and no independent tourist route is documented here.
- Niger ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Niger before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Niamey17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Niamey, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cash in CFA francs or euros carries most payments: see Insurance & payments above.Niger-wide
- SafetycheckCheck your government's travel advice before booking.
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNIM Diori Hamani International Airport.
- Getting aroundWhite shared taxis (CFA 200 per person) are the main intra‑city transport; private hire costs CFA 800‑1 000.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NIM Diori Hamani International Airport
Map of Niamey
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Mar
not flagged
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Apr
not flagged
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
May
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Jun
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Nov
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Dec
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Best: Dec–Jan. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) low), wettest Aug (10 rain days), driest Jan (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Niamey: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Feb
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
0 rd
Mar
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Apr
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
May
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
1 rd
Jun
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Oct
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Nov
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
Dec
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
White shared taxis (CFA 200 per person) are the main intra‑city transport; private hire costs CFA 800‑1 000. Walkable city centre; river ferries are irregular.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Grand Mosque
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Walk from Hotel Gaweye area (≈10 min) or shared taxi (CFA 200)
Dress conservatively; free entry, optional donation.
Musée National Boubou‑Hama & Zoo
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Shared taxi from city centre (CFA 200) or walk (≈25 min)
Entry CFA 1,000 for the complex; open 8 am–5 pm, closed 12–3 pm.
Grande Marché
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from most central hotels (≈5–10 min) or shared taxi (CFA 200)
Large market with food, crafts; bring cash, watch for pickpockets.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Gaweye area
Close to the riverfront, restaurants and the Grand Mosque; good for short stays.
Grande Marché district
Budget guesthouses within walking distance of market and museum.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CFA 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- CFA 5,000–8,000 excl. bed
- High
- CFA 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Shared taxi (city) | CFA 200 per person |
| Private taxi (city) | CFA 800–1 000 per ride |
| Airport taxi (day) | CFA 3 000 (check) |
| Bush taxi from airport to Grand Marché | CFA 125 per person |
| Museum & Zoo complex entry | CFA 1 000 (check) |
| Meal at modest restaurant | CFA 1 200–2 500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can become impassable during the June‑September rainy season; plan alternate routes.
- Security alerts affect bus routes to Burkina Faso and Mali; avoid those border trips.
- Taxi drivers may overcharge tourists; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
Embassy
Check the US consulate in Niamey; other embassies are in Niamey or in neighboring capitals.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city (shared taxi): CFA 3 000 day, CFA 5 000 night (check)
- Shared city taxi: CFA 200 per person
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bɔ̃ʒuʁ)
- Merci — Thank you (mɛʁsi)
- Combien? — How much? (kɔ̃bjɛ̃)
- Où est le marché? — Where is the market? (u ɛ lə maʁʃe)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Niamey. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Jan (cool, dry) · avoid Jun–Sep (rain, flooding, poor roads)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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