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Tanout, Niger

Zinder Region · Niger

Tanout is a small city in Zinder Region, Niger with a population of 27,527. Elevation: 1,722 ft (525 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,527 Population 89/sq mi density
1,722 ft Elevation 525 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
8.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Niamey Timezone

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About Tanout

Tanout

Tanout is a town in southern Niger. It is in Zinder Region, Tanout Department, north of the city of Zinder. It is the administrative capital of Tanout Department.

People

Population27,527
Density89/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain8.0 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Population27,527
Population Density89 / sq mi
Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Coordinates14.9709°, 8.8879°
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Country🇳🇪 Niger
State / ProvinceZinder Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation8.0 inches (203 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanout

Tanout is a small city in Niger (Zinder Region) with a population of 27,527. The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet (525 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.

Climate in Tanout

Tanout has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (33.4°C), the coldest is Jan (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 374 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 7.2° / 32.5° 1.6
Feb 20.6°C / 69°F 8.9° / 35.2° 0.1
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 14.9° / 40.1° 0.9
Apr 31.3°C / 88°F 18.8° / 42.2° 6.7
May 33.4°C / 92°F 22.6° / 43° 5.4
Jun 33.1°C / 92°F 24.5° / 42.7° 17.3
Jul 30.4°C / 87°F 23.1° / 40.4° 85.8
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 21.8° / 37.6° 166.3
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 20.9° / 37.7° 73.9
Oct 27.1°C / 81°F 16.3° / 37.2° 12.6
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 13.2° / 34° 4.0
Dec 19.1°C / 66°F 8.8° / 32.5° 0.0
Tanout has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,722 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Niger avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,722 ft (525 m)
Area307.7 sq mi (796.8 km²)
Population Density89/sq mi
Coordinates14.9709°N, 8.8879°W
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.0"
79% below Niger avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
April 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
May 90°F (32°C) 0.2 in Warmest
June 88°F (31°C) 0.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
October 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in

Tanout has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 71°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Tanout

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Bus Stations in Tanout

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Public Transport

Airports Near Tanout

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tanout Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Niamey

🇳🇪 About Niger

Capital Niamey
Population 22,442,948
Area 1,267,000 km²
GDP (USD) $16,698,786,978
GDP per capita $638
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 61.2 years
Internet users 23.2%
Urban population 17.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +227
TLD .ne
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Niger

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 24 Concord Day Concord Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 3 Nigerien Independence Day Nigerien Independence Day
Dec 18 Nigerien Republic Day Nigerien Republic Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tanout

What is the population of Tanout?

Tanout has a population of 27,527 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 89 people per square mile, spread across 307.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanout?

Tanout has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.0 inches.

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