Climate Insights for Ménaka

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Hottest
May
43°C peak109°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
August
49 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
January
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ménaka is hot. The average annual temperature is 31°C and approximately 93 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 49 mm of rainfall. Ménaka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.The climate in Ménaka is hot. The average annual temperature is 88°F and approximately 3.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Ménaka is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 61°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°FebMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 19°MarMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 23°AprMax: 42°Average: 35°Min: 27°MayMax: 43°Average: 37°Min: 29°JunMax: 41°Average: 36°Min: 29°JulMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 28°AugMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°SepMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 27°OctMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 26°NovMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 22°DecMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 102°FAverage: 89°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 108°FAverage: 95°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 109°FAverage: 98°FMin: 85°FJunMax: 106°FAverage: 96°FMin: 85°FJulMax: 102°FAverage: 92°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 98°FAverage: 88°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 102°FAverage: 92°FMin: 81°FOctMax: 103°FAverage: 91°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 71°FDecMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°F
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Temperatures in Ménaka vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 37°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Ménaka vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 109°F and an average of 98°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmJulPrecipitation: 17mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSepPrecipitation: 15mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 0mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0inAprPrecipitation: 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.7inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 0.6inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0inDecPrecipitation: 0in
Precipitation

Ménaka is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 93 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 49 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Ménaka is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 1.9 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 18km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 16km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 10mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Ménaka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ménaka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb27°80°F
Mar32°89°F
Apr35°95°F
May37°98°F
Jun36°96°F
Jul33°92°F
Aug31°88°F
Sep33°92°F
Oct33°91°F
Nov29°85°F
Dec25°78°F

The best time to visit Ménaka is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 0 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 43°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ménaka is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 109°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ménaka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ménaka based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
18 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
34 °C93 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C74 °F
39 °C102 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
42 °C108 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
May
29 °C85 °F
43 °C109 °F
14 km/h9 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
29 °C85 °F
41 °C106 °F
15 km/h10 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
39 °C102 °F
17 km/h10 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
37 °C98 °F
15 km/h9 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C81 °F
39 °C102 °F
13 km/h8 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
39 °C103 °F
13 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C71 °F
36 °C97 °F
15 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
18 °C64 °F
32 °C90 °F
17 km/h11 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in