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Chad's national averages run from 29 °C in January to 40 °C in May, with rainfall between 0 mm in December and 110 mm in August and 7.3–10.7 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are January, December and February. Its 22 regions span 31–37 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Ndjamena
- Area
- 1,266,547 km²
Best months to visit
When Chad shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7 | 13.9 | 11.0 | 34.0 |
| February | 30.8 | 15.9 | 12.2 | 36.1 |
| March | 35.8 | 20.9 | 17.5 | 39.7 |
| April | 38.7 | 24.1 | 21.3 | 41.4 |
| May | 39.5 | 26.1 | 24.2 | 41.9 |
| June | 38.1 | 26.2 | 24.9 | 40.4 |
| July | 35.8 | 25.4 | 24.2 | 37.9 |
| August | 34.1 | 24.6 | 23.5 | 36.7 |
| September | 35.3 | 24.3 | 23.1 | 37.0 |
| October | 34.9 | 22.5 | 19.5 | 36.6 |
| November | 32.6 | 18.6 | 15.8 | 34.9 |
| December | 29.7 | 15.3 | 12.9 | 33.7 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 0 |
| February | 0 |
| March | 0 |
| April | 2 |
| May | 8 |
| June | 26 |
| July | 64 |
| August | 110 |
| September | 49 |
| October | 12 |
| November | 0 |
| December | 0 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 10.6 |
| February | 10.7 |
| March | 10.7 |
| April | 10.6 |
| May | 10.2 |
| June | 9.2 |
| July | 8.1 |
| August | 7.3 |
| September | 8.7 |
| October | 9.7 |
| November | 10.5 |
| December | 10.4 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.9 | 11.8 | 20.1 |
| February | 16.3 | 11.8 | 21.6 |
| March | 15.4 | 11.7 | 20.8 |
| April | 14.2 | 11.1 | 17.6 |
| May | 12.9 | 10.1 | 16.5 |
| June | 11.9 | 9.2 | 15.0 |
| July | 11.9 | 9.7 | 14.3 |
| August | 11.0 | 8.1 | 13.6 |
| September | 11.2 | 8.3 | 14.2 |
| October | 13.2 | 10.1 | 16.6 |
| November | 14.2 | 11.0 | 18.0 |
| December | 15.3 | 11.3 | 19.4 |
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22 regions
Chad, taken apart
- Bahr el Gazel29–42 °C yr
- Batha32–42 °C yr
- Borkou25–41 °C yr
- Chari-Baguirmi31–42 °C yr
- Ennedi23–39 °C yr
- Guéra30–41 °C yr
- Hadjer-Lamis31–42 °C yr
- Kanem28–42 °C yr
- Lac30–42 °C yr
- Logone Occidental30–39 °C yr
- Logone Oriental30–39 °C yr
- Mandoul30–39 °C yr
- Mayo-Kebbi Est30–41 °C yr
- Mayo-Kebbi Ouest30–40 °C yr
- Moyen-Chari30–40 °C yr
- N'Djamena31–42 °C yr
- Ouaddaï31–40 °C yr
- Salamat30–41 °C yr
- Sila30–41 °C yr
- Tandjilé30–41 °C yr
- Tibesti22–38 °C yr
- Wadi Fira29–40 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Chad
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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Month by month
A year in Chad, in order
- JanJanuary28.7°C · 0 mm · 10.6 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.6 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary30.8°C · 0 mm · 10.7 hr/day
Around 31 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 31 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch35.8°C · 0 mm · 10.7 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.7 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril38.7°C · 2 mm · 10.6 hr/day
Around 39 °C with 2 mm of rain and 10.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 39 °C with 2 mm of rain and 10.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay39.5°C · 8 mm · 10.2 hr/day
Around 40 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 40 °C with 8 mm of rain and 10.2 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune38.1°C · 26 mm · 9.2 hr/day
Around 38 °C with 25 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 38 °C with 25 mm of rain and 9.2 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly35.8°C · 64 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 36 °C with 64 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 36 °C with 64 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust34.1°C · 110 mm · 7.3 hr/day
Around 34 °C with 110 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
Around 34 °C with 110 mm of rain and 7.3 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember35.3°C · 49 mm · 8.7 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 49 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 49 mm of rain and 8.7 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober34.9°C · 12 mm · 9.7 hr/day
Around 35 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 35 °C with 12 mm of rain and 9.7 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember32.6°C · 0 mm · 10.5 hr/day
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
Around 33 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.5 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember29.7°C · 0 mm · 10.4 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 0 mm of rain and 10.4 hours of sun a day.
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