AI-generatedN'Djamena at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,930 h
- Rain a year
- 432 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Elevation
- 299 m
Climate in N'Djamena
N'Djamena has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year, N'Djamena is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – January
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 36°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:4917:42
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:36–06:17 · evening 17:13–17:55
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:36 · evening 17:55–18:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in N'Djamena in October?
In October, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:49 – 17:42
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 15 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1Africa/Ndjamena
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sunshine hours in N'Djamena
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in N'Djamena, 67 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in N'Djamena
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in N'Djamena: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, N'Djamena has about 3 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in N'Djamena
How breezy and how cloudy N'Djamena is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in N'Djamena typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over N'Djamena: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in N'Djamena
How often the day gets hot in N'Djamena (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, N'Djamena has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 36 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in N'Djamena
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 15 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in May (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 138 days a year, mostly from June to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 67 | 32° | 17° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 35° | 20° | 8.9 h | 0 | 0 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 39° | 24° | 9.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 42° | 27° | 8.8 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 47 | 41° | 28° | 8.0 h | 4 | 12 |
| JuneJun | 37 | 38° | 27° | 7.6 h | 8 | 31 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 34° | 25° | 6.3 h | 16 | 106 |
| AugustAug | 36 | 31° | 24° | 5.4 h | 21 | 186 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 33° | 24° | 6.9 h | 12 | 83 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 36° | 24° | 8.0 h | 3 | 13 |
| NovemberNov | 50 | 36° | 21° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| DecemberDec | 64 | 33° | 18° | 9.2 h | 0 | 0 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
12.11° N, 15.04° E · 299 m · Africa/Ndjamena
Best time to visit N'Djamena
The best time to visit N'Djamena is from December to January. From February to July and from October to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 42 °C. Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 186 mm.
N'Djamena through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
N'Djamena in the dry season
Sep – Jun
Fair
- 32–42 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
N'Djamena in the rainy season
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31–34 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in N'Djamena for you.
Your best months: January, March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in N'Djamena
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in N'Djamena: score 67 against 47. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. January has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 67better |
| Day high | 36° | 32° |
| Night low | 24° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 9.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 13 mm | 0 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 15 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Feb – Jul, Oct – Nov
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
12 or more rainy days
N'Djamena month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January32° · 9 h
In January, N'Djamena is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in January50February35° · 9 h
In February, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in February50March39° · 9 h
In March, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in March49April42° · 9 h
In April, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in April47May41° · 8 h
In May, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in May37June38° · 8 h
In June, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in June25July34° · 6 h
In July, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 106 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in July36August31° · 5 h
In August, N'Djamena is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in August42September33° · 7 h
In September, N'Djamena is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in September47October36° · 8 h
In October, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in October50November36° · 9 h
In November, N'Djamena is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
N'Djamena in November64December33° · 9 h
In December, N'Djamena is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in N'Djamena.
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N'Djamena vs. Kano
In October Kano has the better holiday weather (score 57 vs. 47). During the day Kano is 3 °C cooler than N'Djamena.
| in October | N'Djamena | Kano |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 57 |
| Daytime high | 36° | 33° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
Planning a trip to N'Djamena
Weather for your travel dates
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N'Djamena in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
N'Djamena has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32).
- 49
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 32
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,590 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about N'Djamena
When is the best time to visit N'Djamena?
The best time to visit N'Djamena is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in N'Djamena?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 27 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in N'Djamena?
Rain is most frequent from July to August; the wettest month is August with 186 mm. The driest month is January with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does N'Djamena get?
N'Djamena gets around 2,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.2 hours a day; in August there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is N'Djamena in?
N'Djamena uses the time zone Africa/Ndjamena, at UTC+1 all year.
How long is the flight from London to N'Djamena?
A nonstop flight from London to N'Djamena takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,590 km.
Which school holidays are best for N'Djamena?
N'Djamena has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 66) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 32). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 45, Summer holidays 32, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 66.
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