May weather forecast
Chad

May in Chad is characterized by high temperatures and the onset of the rainy season in the central region. The northern Sahara Desert region experiences extreme heat, with daytime temperatures frequently exceeding 45°C (113°F). However, nighttime temperatures in this region offer some relief, dropping to between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F).

In the central Sahelian belt, including the capital city N'Djamena, temperatures are typically high, ranging from 30°C (86°F) to 40°C (104°F) during the day. It's also during May that the central region starts to see the arrival of the rainy season, with rainfall gradually increasing though still quite low. Despite the high temperatures and rising humidity, the occasional rain can offer a refreshing break from the heat.

In the southern tropical region, temperatures remain relatively stable, fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 30°C (86°F). Cities like Moundou continue to experience the rainy season, with rainfall increasing significantly compared to April. Despite the rain, the weather remains generally warm, presenting a combination of humid and wet conditions.

Comparing May to April, there is a slight increase in temperatures in the northern and central regions, while the south sees a considerable increase in rainfall. Looking ahead to June, the heat will start to plateau in the northern and central regions, while the south will see even more rainfall as it progresses further into its wet season.

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• N'Djamena - May »
  On the last day of the month, in N'Djamena, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:21 WAT. In N'Djamena during May, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation.
• Moundou - May »
  Moundou's May nights represent a significant downturn from the day's heat, with an average temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F). The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent.
• Sarh - May »
  The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. On the last day of the month, in Sarh, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.
• Abeche - May »
  In Abeche during May, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, in Abeche sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.
• Kelo - May »
  The city of Kelo, Chad experiences a distinctive change in weather during May, with a drastic increase in rainfall to 50mm (1.97") and humidity spiking to 46%. Transitioning from April to May, Kelo observes an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 37.6°C (99.7°F), differing subtly from the previous month.
• Am Timan - May »
  On the first day of May in Am Timan sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 17:51. In Am Timan in May, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 16mm (0.63") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bongor - May »
  The transition from heat to rain is more prominent in May as Bongor braces for the rainy season. On the last day of May, in Bongor sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.
• Mongo - May »
  On the first day of May in Mongo sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 17:59. The month with the most sunshine in Mongo is May, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.
• Ati - May »
  In Ati, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68.4 days and collects up to 287mm (11.3") of precipitation. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:09 WAT.
• Oum Hadjer - May »
  February through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Oum Hadjer, Chad. February through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Oum Hadjer, Chad.