, with a rainy season from June to September. The hottest time of the year is from March to May, before the rains.
The city is the capital of Chad and is located in the south-west of the country, at an altitude of 300 meters (985 feet), and at the confluence of the Logone and Chari rivers. Beyond the border with Cameroon lies the twin city of Kousséri. Lake Chad is located about 95 km (60 mi) to the northwest.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
14.8 °C and a maximum of
32.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12 °C. However, it dropped to
8.6 °C in January 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38.5 °C. However, it reached
41.5 °C in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
13.2 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
18.2 °C and a maximum of
36.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
10.4 °C in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
41.5 °C. However, it reached
44 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 19%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.7 kph.
March is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
31.2 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
39.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
11.3 °C in March 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
43.5 °C. However, it reached
45.3 °C in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.3 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 17%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
14.8 kph.
April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
34 °C, with a minimum of
26.2 °C and a maximum of
41.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C. However, it dropped to
19.6 °C in April 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
46 °C in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
10.3 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.2 kph.
May is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
33.8 °C, with a minimum of
26.8 °C and a maximum of
40.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C. However, it dropped to
21 °C in May 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
45 °C. However, it reached
46.5 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
25 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of
31.8 °C, with a minimum of
25.5 °C and a maximum of
38 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C. However, it dropped to
20.5 °C in June 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42.5 °C. However, it reached
44 °C in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
50 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
12.6 kph.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.8 °C, with a minimum of
23.6 °C and a maximum of
34.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C. However, it dropped to
19.5 °C in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39.5 °C. However, it reached
41.5 °C in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
145 mm, distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
August is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.1 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C. However, it dropped to
19 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
39.4 °C in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to
175 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.5 °C, with a minimum of
23.1 °C and a maximum of
33.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C. However, it dropped to
18 °C in September 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
40.8 °C in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
85 mm, distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
22.6 °C and a maximum of
37.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
17 °C in October 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40 °C. However, it reached
41.7 °C in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
November is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
19.1 °C and a maximum of
36.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15.5 °C. However, it dropped to
13 °C in November 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.1 mm, and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
24.6 °C, with a minimum of
15.5 °C and a maximum of
33.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
13 °C. However, it dropped to
9.5 °C in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
40.5 °C in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
0 mm, so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.