Weather in May in Chad
Considering a trip to Chad this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Chad in May?
May in Chad generally has very hot temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 36°C in Moundou to 42°C in Ati. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Ati and 25°C in Moundou. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Faya-Largeau with an average of 0.2 mm to moderate rainfall in Moundou with 79 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 283 hours of sunshine in NʼDjamena. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chad in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Chad climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Chad?
NʼDjamena
In May NʼDjamena generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Abeche
In May Abeche generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Am Timan
In May Am Timan generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ati
In May Ati generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bousso
In May Bousso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Chad?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Chad with often unpleasant weather in NʼDjamena.
On average, the best time to visit Chad is in January and December with generally pleasant weather in NʼDjamena. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be poor.
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