Diffa, Niger: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Diffa, Niger? If you're planning to go to Diffa, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Diffa, Niger

Based on the climate and weather in Diffa, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Diffa, Niger by month

January

If you go to Diffa in January, you will notice that it is hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Dresses
Skirts
Sunglasses
Sandals

February

If you visit Diffa during February, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Shorts

March

If you vacation in Diffa during March, you are likely to find that it is unbearably hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Tank tops
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Light dresses
Sunglasses

April

If you visit Diffa during April, you are likely to find that it can be sizzling, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light skirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sarong
Extremely light dresses

May

May is blindingly hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sarong
Umbrella
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain boots
Sandals
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Extremely light dresses
Extremely thin shorts
Thin tank or crop tops
Light skirts
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

June

June in this region is sweltering, somewhat hazy and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Umbrella
Rain boots
Sandals
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Light skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Rain coat
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Extremely light dresses

July

Traveling to Diffa in July, you will notice that it is blindingly hot and very stormy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Sunglasses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
Umbrella
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops

August

August in this region can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Rain coat

September

September in this region can be sizzling and very stormy. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light dresses
Sandals
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion

October

If you go to Diffa in October, you will notice that it is sweltering, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Rain boots
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Skirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Light dresses
Light shorts
Rain coat

November

If you visit Diffa during November, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot, very hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Skirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Sunglasses

December

If you go to Diffa in December, you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot, somewhat hazy and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Dresses
Shorts
Sandals
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Diffa, Niger

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Diffa, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D, E and F
A SIM card that works in Diffa
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders

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