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 first day of May sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:13. February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in N'Djamena, Chad.
• Moundou - May »
  On the first day of May in Moundou, Chad, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:05. In Moundou during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation.
• Sarh - May »
  Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Sarh sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in May, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 24.1°C (75.4°F).
• Abeche - May »
  On the first day of May in Abeche sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:52. February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Abeche, Chad.
• 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%. The average high-temperature in Kelo during May registers at a very hot 37.6°C (99.7°F), maintaining a close resemblance to 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, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.8 days and collects up to 443mm (17.44") of 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 the month, in Bongor, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 18:16 WAT.
• Mongo - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Mongo sunrise is at 05:19 and sunset at 18:06 WAT. In Mongo in May, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation.
• Ati - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Ati sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:09 WAT. In Ati in May, during 3.9 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Oum Hadjer - May »
  In Oum Hadjer during May, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. The months with the highest UV index in Oum Hadjer are February through June, September and October, with an average maximum UV index of 8.