Chad Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chad in January.

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NʼDjamena Abeche Mongo Faya-Largeau

Planning a journey to Chad this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Chad in January

Chad has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Faya-Largeau at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Sarh at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 19°C (66°F) in Sarh and 13°C (55°F) in Faya-Largeau. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Chad, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in NʼDjamena. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in NʼDjamena, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, NʼDjamena gets approximately 295 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Chad in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chad.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chad

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chad?

Temperature range in Chad (January)

Precipitation variation in Chad (January)

NʼDjamena

In January NʼDjamena generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
302 hours
295 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in NʼDjamena →

Abeche

In January Abeche generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
319 hours
316 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Abeche →

Am Timan

In January Am Timan generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
298 hours
274 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Am Timan →

Ati

In January Ati generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Ati →

Bousso

In January Bousso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
296 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bousso →

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In our records: Chad January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chad in our climate database (1987 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Chad dropped to -6°C (21°F) in NʼDjamena on January 17, 2008.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chad in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
NʼDjamena 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Abeche 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Mongo 34°C (93°F) 17°C (63°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Faya-Largeau 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Moundou 34°C (93°F) 18°C (64°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Am Timan 36°C (97°F) 19°C (66°F) 0 mm (0 in)

Chad weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chad in January?

January in Chad brings poor weather. In NʼDjamena, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

What is the average temperature in Chad in January?

Daytime temperatures in NʼDjamena peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in January, dropping to about 17°C (63°F) overnight.

Does Chad get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chad. NʼDjamena averages only about 0 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chad?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in NʼDjamena, January might be a good time to visit Chad.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in NʼDjamena.

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