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The climate of N'Djamena is
tropical semi-arid, 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.
Ndjamena - Climate data
In Ndjamena, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 34.0 °C (93.3 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Ndjamena - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 14.8 | 32.6 | 23.7 | 59 | 91 | 74.7 |
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| February | 18.2 | 36.1 | 27.1 | 65 | 97 | 80.8 |
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| March | 22.6 | 39.8 | 31.2 | 73 | 104 | 88.1 |
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| April | 26.2 | 41.9 | 34 | 79 | 107 | 93.3 |
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| May | 26.8 | 40.8 | 33.8 | 80 | 105 | 92.9 |
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| June | 25.5 | 38 | 31.8 | 78 | 100 | 89.2 |
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| July | 23.6 | 34.1 | 28.8 | 74 | 93 | 83.9 |
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| August | 22.7 | 31.5 | 27.1 | 73 | 89 | 80.8 |
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| September | 23.1 | 33.9 | 28.5 | 74 | 93 | 83.3 |
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| October | 22.6 | 37.4 | 30 | 73 | 99 | 86 |
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| November | 19.1 | 36.9 | 28 | 66 | 98 | 82.4 |
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| December | 15.5 | 33.7 | 24.6 | 60 | 93 | 76.3 |
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| Year | 21.7 | 36.4 | 29 | 71.1 | 97.5 | 84 |
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In Ndjamena,
precipitation amounts to 510 millimeters (20.1 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (January, February, March, November, December) to 175 mm (6.9 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
Ndjamena - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| February | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| March | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| April | 10 | 0.4 | 3 |
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| May | 25 | 1 | 6 |
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| June | 50 | 2 | 9 |
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| July | 145 | 5.7 | 13 |
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| August | 175 | 6.9 | 15 |
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| September | 85 | 3.3 | 9 |
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| October | 20 | 0.8 | 3 |
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| November | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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| Year | 510 | 20.1 | 60 |
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In Ndjamena, there are on average around 3205
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Ndjamena - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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January | 9.5 | 300 | February | 10 | 275 | March | 9 | 280 | April | 9 | 275 | May | 9 | 285 | June | 8.5 | 260 | July | 7 | 215 | August | 6.5 | 200 | September | 7.5 | 230 | October | 9 | 285 | November | 10 | 300 | December | 10 | 305 | Year | 8.8 | 3205 |
Ndjamena - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Ndjamena is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 14.8 °C (58.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F) in January 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in January 2017.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
In
February, the weather in Ndjamena is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 36.1 °C (96.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F) in February 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), 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 15 kph (9 mph).
In
March, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.6 °F) and a maximum of 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, it dropped to 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) in March 2004.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 15 kph (9 mph).
In
April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Ndjamena is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.1 °F) and a maximum of 41.9 °C (107.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, it dropped to 19.6 °C (67.3 °F) in April 2001.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in April 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), 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 12 kph (8 mph).
In
May, the weather in Ndjamena is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.8 °C (80.3 °F) and a maximum of 40.8 °C (105.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F) in May 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
In
June, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 31.8 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (78 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, it dropped to 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) in June 2020.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in June 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).
In
July, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.8 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 34.1 °C (93.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it dropped to 19.5 °C (67.1 °F) in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), 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 12 kph (7 mph).
In
August, the weather in Ndjamena is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F). However, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F) in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
In
September, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.7 °F) and a maximum of 33.9 °C (93 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F) in September 2015.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F) in September 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
In
October, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 22.6 °C (72.7 °F) and a maximum of 37.4 °C (99.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F) in October 2020.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F) in October 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), 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 9 kph (6 mph).
In
November, the weather in Ndjamena is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in November 2003.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F) in November 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
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 12 kph (8 mph).
In
December, the weather in Ndjamena is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.6 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 15.5 °C (59.9 °F) and a maximum of 33.7 °C (92.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F) in December 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F) in December 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), 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 13 kph (8 mph).