Chad Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: N'Djamena, Moundou, Sarh, Abéché, and Kélo
This month in numbers
Chad experienced its 8th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 32.03°C, which is 1.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The global land temperature for June 2026 also ranked as the 3rd warmest on record, at 16.46°C, a significant 1°C above the baseline.
What changed
The April–June 2026 period saw Chad record its 12th warmest three-month stretch, with an average temperature of 31.82°C, also 1.3°C above the baseline. This aligns with a broader global trend, as the global land temperature for the same period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, at 15.74°C, 1°C above the baseline. Chad's annual average temperature for 2025 was 27.97°C, making it the 3rd warmest year on record, continuing a long-term warming trend of +1.44°C since 1961–1990.
What’s driving change?
The current climate patterns in Chad are significantly influenced by a weak El Niño, which is expected to intensify over the coming months. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to the Sahel region, impacting the West African monsoon and potentially reducing cereal yields. Chad has also been grappling with severe flooding, particularly in its capital, N'Djamena, where the Chari River has seen record-breaking rising waters. This has led to widespread displacement and humanitarian concerns, with inadequate drainage and infrastructure exacerbating the impact of heavy rains. Additionally, drought conditions have been a concern, with anticipatory action interventions activated in early May 2026 to mitigate humanitarian impacts in drought-prone provinces. The interplay of these factors, including and the broader effects of human-driven climate change, is contributing to the observed warming and extreme weather events.
Looking ahead
The forecast indicates that El Niño is expected to persist and strengthen through at least November 2026, suggesting a continued likelihood of warmer and drier conditions for Chad in the coming months, which could further impact the monsoon season and agricultural output.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Chad
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Chad – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Chad
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridChad has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±5.3°C) and a wet/dry cycle (121× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Aug (+16 mm, +13%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Chad
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Chad changing?
Chad is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Chad come from?
Climate data for Chad comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Chad climate data cover?
The Chad climate profile covers N'Djamena, Moundou, Sarh, Abéché and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Chad
How often is the Chad climate update refreshed?
The Chad climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.