Climate & Weather Guide in Chad

Chad has a strong north-to-south climate gradient, from hyper-arid Saharan conditions in the north to semi-arid Sahelian zones in the center and a wetter tropical savanna climate in the south. The country lies between about 7° and 23° north latitude, and climate references show that rainfall is scarce in the north, shorter and highly variable in the center, and much more seasonal in the south. For residents and expats, the main practical issues are intense heat, a long dry season, dust, and limited water availability outside the south.