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 sees dry conditions paired with rising temperatures: high temperatures average 32.4°C (90.3°F) and average relative humidity is 29%. On the last day of January, in N'Djamena, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.
• Moundou - January »
  In Moundou rain does not fall in January and December. During January, Moundou experiences an average high-temperature of 34.1°C (93.4°F) and a low-temperature of 15.1°C (59.2°F).
• Sarh - January »
  January is the first month it rains in Sarh, Chad. A noteworthy thermal contrast characterizes Sarh's January nights, with temperatures averaging at an enjoyable 16.5°C (61.7°F).
• Abeche - January »
  On the last day of January, in Abeche, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:36 WAT. 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 »
  On the first day of January in Kelo, Chad, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:48. With an average of 8h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kelo, Chad.
• Am Timan - January »
  On the first day of January in Am Timan sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:27. The month with the least sunshine in Am Timan is January, with an average of 8.1h of sunshine.
• Bongor - January »
  January in Bongor sees a transition from cooler temps post the December chill to a slightly more intense climate. On the first day of January in Bongor, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 17:48.
• Mongo - January »
  January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Mongo, Chad. In Mongo, Chad, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.
• Ati - January »
  January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ati. January, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ati.
• Oum Hadjer - January »
  In Oum Hadjer rain does not fall in January through March, November and December. 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.