Niamey
The capital of Niger and its largest city, Niamey spreads across both banks of the Niger River in the country's west, with a walkable centre that supports a real café and restaurant scene. The river is within easy reach of the city's core, adding a natural counterpoint to the urban activity.
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- Population1,323,691
- Nearest water from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 49 km31 mi
Nearest airports
Niamey: quick answers
Where is Niamey?
Niamey is in Niger.
How do you get to Niamey?
The nearest airport is Niamey (NIM), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Niamey?
The warmest month is May, averaging 34°C94°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is August, with about 127 mm5.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Niamey?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 51 restaurants and 80 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.