N'Djamena Weather in May
Chad · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high41°C (107°F)
Avg low28°C (82°F)
Rainfall21 mm (0.8 in)
RatingPoor 2/10
Expect very hot days in N'Djamena in May: the average high is 41°C (107°F) and the average low is 28°C (82°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain spread over 5 days. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 34%. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit N'Djamena?
May is not the best time to visit N'Djamena (2/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in October and December to January.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 41°C (107°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 28°C (82°F) |
| Daily mean | 35°C (94°F) |
| Rainfall | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 34% |
| Cloud cover | 61% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.7 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 16 mm more rain. |
What to pack for N'Djamena in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
N'Djamena weather in other months
Jan35°C / 16°C0 mmFairFeb38°C / 19°C0 mmPoorMar41°C / 23°C0 mmPoorApr42°C / 26°C5 mmPoorMay41°C / 28°C21 mmPoorJun38°C / 26°C65 mmPoorJul35°C / 24°C138 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C204 mmPoorSep32°C / 23°C101 mmPoorOct36°C / 22°C26 mmFairNov37°C / 19°C0 mmFairDec35°C / 16°C0 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit N'DjamenaJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Durban23°C · 57 mm · Excellent
- Tangier21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Windhoek24°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Essaouira21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Johannesburg20°C · 16 mm · Excellent
- Dakar23°C · 3 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Maiduguri41°C · 22 mm
- Kano39°C · 41 mm
- Jos30°C · 273 mm
- Kaduna32°C · 250 mm
- Abuja31°C · 137 mm
- Bangui31°C · 145 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.