Chad
Plan a visit or move to Chad with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Chad?
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Chad month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Chad are typically January, September and December, with average daytime highs around 32–34°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), January the coldest (average low 17°C), and August the wettest (about 259 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4 | 17.3 | 0 | 10.8 |
| February | 34.8 | 19.5 | 0 | 10.9 |
| March | 39.9 | 24.9 | 2 | 10.9 |
| April | 41.8 | 27.6 | 0 | 11.1 |
| May | 41.0 | 28.9 | 4 | 11.0 |
| June | 37.5 | 27.2 | 37 | 10.3 |
| July | 33.1 | 24.8 | 135 | 9.2 |
| August | 30.1 | 23.4 | 259 | 8.1 |
| September | 32.1 | 24.0 | 102 | 9.6 |
| October | 35.7 | 23.6 | 20 | 10.5 |
| November | 36.1 | 21.8 | 0 | 10.9 |
| December | 33.5 | 18.8 | 0 | 10.6 |
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People and places shaping Chad
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Research updated Saturday, August 8, 2026Past and future events in Chad
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Previously
- Documented history · 2000
Some of the most important African archaeological sites are found in Chad, mainly in the Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti Region; some date to earlier than 2000 BC.
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- Chad
- Chad | Capital, Population, Language, Religion, Flag, & Map | Britannica
- Chad (slang) - Wikipedia
- Chad - Africa Facts
- CHAD Slang Meaning | Merriam-Webster
- Chad – Country Profile: Population, Area, Currency & Key Facts
- Exclusive | In-N-Out gunman Chad Williams railed against crime in ...
- Chad Maps & Facts - World Atlas
- Chad — Country Profile | CountryReports
- TCHAD | CHAD | APAnews - African Press Agency
- Wikidata structured records for Chad
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01 · OverviewChad, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Chad took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Chad
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Chad
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Chad
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06 · TravelTravelling through Chad
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Chad
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Chad
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chad
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Chad?
The capital of Chad is N'Djamena, and the total national population is estimated at 15,477,751.
02 · Q&AWhere is Chad located and what is its total area?
Chad is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 1,284,000 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Chad?
The official currency is Franc (XAF) and the recognized languages include fr-TD, ar-TD, sre.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Chad?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Chad include N'Djamena, Moundou, Abéché, Sarh, Kelo.
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