January weather forecast
Chad

January is the heart of winter in Chad and offers some of the most diverse climate conditions across the country's three distinct regions. The north, which includes the Sahara Desert, experiences its coldest month of the year. Daytime temperatures hover around 20°C (68°F), while at night, they can plunge to near freezing levels, sometimes reaching as low as 0°C (32°F), a stark contrast to the region's usual extreme heat.

In central Chad, the city of N'Djamena, the country's capital, experiences mild temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 35°C (95°F), making it a comfortable time for urban exploration. The weather is characterized by clear, sunny days and cool evenings, indicative of the Sahelian climate of the region.

The south of Chad, which includes cities like Moundou, sees warmer conditions with temperatures typically ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). This region is the warmest part of Chad in January and is typically dry, providing a respite from the heavy rainfall experienced during other parts of the year.

Compared to December, January generally sees a slight decrease in temperatures across the country, particularly in the northern and central regions. Looking ahead to February, temperatures start to rise slowly, signaling the approach of spring and the impending heat of the summer months.

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• N'Djamena - January »
  January in N'Djamena, Chad, sees dry conditions paired with rising temperatures: high temperatures average 32.4°C (90.3°F) and average relative humidity is 29%. Shifting into January, N'Djamena records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month.
• Moundou - January »
  On the first day of January in Moundou sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:48. The shift from December to January in Moundou is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.1°C (93.4°F), not significantly different from the 34.2°C (93.6°F) of December.
• Sarh - January »
  With January's advent, Sarh, Chad, sees an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.8°C (96.4°F), subtly shifted from December's 35.4°C (95.7°F). The weather in January in Sarh, Chad, exhibits a stark contrast to the intense heat later in the year.
• Abeche - January »
  On the first day of January in Abeche, Chad, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:19. Chilly evenings give way to significantly warmer days in Abeche, Chad during January as daytime temperatures peak well above 30°C (86°F).
• Kelo - January »
  In the transition from December to January, Kelo reports an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 35.3°C (95.5°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. With an average of 8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kelo, Chad.
• Am Timan - January »
  January, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Am Timan, Chad. January's onset in Am Timan records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still fiery hot 36.5°C (97.7°F) from December's 36.1°C (97°F).
• Bongor - January »
  In Bongor rain does not fall in January, February and December. January in Bongor sees a transition from cooler temps post the December chill to a slightly more intense climate.
• Mongo - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Mongo are January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Mongo are January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Ati - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index are January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.
• Oum Hadjer - January »
  The months with the lowest UV index in Oum Hadjer are January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Oum Hadjer, Chad, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.