Travel advisory · NigerGovernments advise against all travel to Niger.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
Also named by one government: Northern Niger (New Zealand), Outside Niamey (Spain), Agadez (Canada), Arlit (Canada), Regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso (Canada), Tahoua (Canada), Tillabéry (Canada), Zinder (Canada)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Advises against all travel to the whole country | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel to Niger for any reason | Jul 9, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid all travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Vor Reisen nach Niger wird gewarnt (Reisewarnung für das ganze Land) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Do not travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Tout déplacement formellement déconseillé | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Niger
Niger draws travelers to the Sahara, the Aïr Mountains and the trading town of Agadez, with the security situation to weigh first.
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa with seven neighbors, including Nigeria, Algeria and Chad. Its capital, Niamey, sits in the southwest on the Niger River, which gives the country its name. More than 80% of the land is Sahara desert, and most people live in the less arid south and west. In the north, the Aïr Mountains hold Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, at about 2,022 m the country's highest point.
Travelers go for desert scenery, Saharan rock art in the Aïr Mountains and Djado Plateau, and the old trading towns of Agadez and Zinder. W National Park in the southwest, shared with Burkina Faso and Benin, has elephants, buffaloes and kob. The Guérewol courtship festival and La Cure salée, held in In'Gall, bring nomad groups together. The north is desert, and hot periods regularly pass 40 °C. Security comes first in planning: Islamist militant attacks have hit the Tillabéri Region since 2019, kidnappings have happened in the north and west, and a military junta has governed since the 2023 coup.
Five things to know before Niger
- Read the current travel advisory first
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to all or large parts of Niger. Most travel insurance will not cover you where your government advises against travel. UK travel advice
- Check the US advisory as well
The US State Department rates Niger Level 4, do not travel. Niger also stopped issuing visas to US citizens and barred their entry in early 2026.
- Check visa rules for your passport before you fly
Most visitors need a visa arranged before travel; the UK points to Niger's embassy in Geneva. Rules can change at short notice, so avoid third-party visa sites. Visas and entry
- Carry a yellow fever certificate
Niger requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for all arriving travelers aged nine months and over.
- Read your insurance policy before you book
Look for the clause on government travel advice. Specialist cover for high-risk areas exists but is expensive and often excludes the risks that matter most. Travel insurance
Niger travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
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Read the guideVisas and entryEmbassy visa, yellow fever certificate and US citizens
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When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low17°Dry, harmattanJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, harmattan
- FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh36°Low19°Dry, hotFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh40°Low24°Very hotMarchClear
- High
- 40°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh42°Low27°HottestAprilClear
- High
- 42°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh41°Low30°Very hotMayClear
- High
- 41°
- Low
- 30°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- JuneClear7 rainy daysHigh38°Low28°Rains startJuneClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- JulyRain14 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh35°Low26°RainyJulyRain
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 104 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- AugustRain19 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°WettestAugustRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 203 mm
- Rainy days
- 19
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- SeptemberClear9 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh35°Low26°RainySeptemberClear
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- OctoberClear2 rainy daysHigh38°Low26°Hot, dryOctoberClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 12 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low22°DryNovemberClear
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- DecemberClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low19°Dry, coolerDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
Average daily high and low in Niamey, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Niger
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
37
- Feels like
- 35°
- Humidity
- 17%
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Niamey
09:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today40°25°0%Monday: Clear. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue39°26°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 39°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed40°25°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu40°24°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri40°23°0%Friday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat40°23°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun39°24°0%Sunday: Clear. High 39°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 06:58 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 587.8 XOF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Niger FAQ
Is it safe to travel to Niger right now?
Governments including the UK and US advise against all travel to Niger. Read the current UK and US advisories before making any plans, and check whether your insurance covers you.
Can US citizens travel to Niger?
Not currently. Niger stopped issuing visas to US citizens and banned their entry in early 2026 in response to US travel restrictions. Check the US State Department for updates.
Do I need a visa for Niger?
Most visitors need a visa arranged before travel. Check the current rules for your passport with a Nigerien embassy.
Will my travel insurance cover Niger?
Usually not. Most policies exclude countries where your government advises against all travel. Specialist cover exists for work travel but is costly.
What is the climate like in Niger?
Hot and dry for most of the year. December to February is the least hot period; April and May often pass 40°C, and the short rains fall from about June to September.