Country
Chad
Explore historical and projected climate data, climate data by sector, impacts, key vulnerabilities and what adaptation measures are being taken. Explore the overview for a general context of how climate change is affecting Chad.
Explore historical and projected climate data, climate data by sector, impacts, key vulnerabilities and what adaptation measures are being taken. Explore the overview for a general context of how climate change is affecting Chad.
Rainfall in Chad follows a gradient from north to south, with rainfall increasing as you travel south. Three primary climatic zones follow this rain gradient, with the northern part of Chad in the arid Saharan Desert, transitioning into the sub-tropical, semi-arid Sahel region in central Chad, and converting to tropical savannah in the south. Southern Chad experiences a rainy season between May-October with rainfall totals between 150-300 mm per month. Average annual temperatures are highest during this season, ranging between 27-29°C. Central Chad experiences a shorter rainy season that lasts from June-September and receives around 50-150 mm of rainfall per month. Seasonal temperatures vary considerably with temperatures ranging from 20-27°C in the winter and between 27-35°C in the summer. Northern Chad extends into the Sahara Desert and receives very little annual rainfall with seasonal temperature variations similar to that of the central region. The dry season lasts between November-March and very little to no precipitation falls during this season.
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