Climate - Ndjamena (Chad)

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.

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.
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.
On average, there are around 3205 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Ndjamena - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, 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, in January 1992, it dropped to 8.6 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101 °F). However, in January 2017, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 23%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In February, 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, in February 2014, it dropped to 10.4 °C (50.7 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, in February 2016, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 19%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In March, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F). However, in March 2004, it dropped to 11.3 °C (52.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110.5 °F). However, in March 2010, it reached 45.3 °C (113.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 280 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 17%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).

In April, the warmest month of the year, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F). However, in April 2001, it dropped to 19.6 °C (67.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, in April 2010, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In May, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). However, in May 2016, it dropped to 21 °C (69.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F). However, in May 2006, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In June, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F). However, in June 2020, it dropped to 20.5 °C (68.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108 °F). However, in June 2009, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).

In July, 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, in July 2008, it dropped to 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (102.5 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 41.5 °C (106.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 13 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 72%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

In August, 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, in August 1992, it dropped to 19 °C (66.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, in August 2019, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 200 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In September, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F). However, in September 2015, it dropped to 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in September 1997, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In October, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F). However, in October 2020, it dropped to 17 °C (62.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F). However, in October 2004, it reached 41.7 °C (107.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

In November, 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 of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). However, in November 2003, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, in November 2004, it reached 42 °C (107.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 300 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 kph).

In December, 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, in December 2018, it dropped to 9.5 °C (49.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, in December 2002, it reached 40.5 °C (104.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).