Manguéni Plateau

Plateau Remote plateau in Agadez Region with rugged terrain

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Manguéni Plateau
22.5182, 12.8462

Tips for Visiting Manguéni Plateau #

  • Aim for the cooler season (roughly November-February) to avoid extreme heat in the Agadez region; daytime temperatures and travel conditions are easier then.
  • Do not travel independently: organize an experienced local Tuareg or guide‑led 4x4 expedition and check current security advisories and any required permits before going into the Agadez/plateau areas.
  • Plan logistics tightly-fuel, spare parts, food and water are not available on the plateau; expect long distances between settlements and no services.

Best Time to Visit Manguéni Plateau #

Prefer the cool, dry months (November-February) for far more comfortable temperatures and safer travel across the plateau.

Cool dry season (best time)
Nov-Feb · ~10-30°C (day)
Clear, cooler days and cooler nights make travel and sightseeing across the plateau far more comfortable.
Hot dry season
Mar-May · ~30-45°C (day)
Very hot conditions with extreme daytime heat; travel is strenuous and less comfortable.
Rainy/monsoon months (sparse rain)
Jun-Sep · variable, generally warm
Seasonal rains are limited in this region but can make remote travel harder; conditions are variable.

Weather & Climate near Manguéni Plateau #

Climate

Manguéni Plateau's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AprilJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
20°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 7°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

86 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
23°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° 34°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

June

June is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 40°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 39°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
23° 38°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 37°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
24%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
10° 26°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
10.7h daylight

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