Moundou climate
Moundou (Chad) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 1,041 mm41 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Moundou climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3596 | 1762 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| Feb | 39101 | 2069 | 2985 | 00.0 |
| Mar | 40104 | 2476 | 3290 | 50.2 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2679 | 3391 | 401.6 |
| May | 3696 | 2476 | 3086 | 983.9 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2373 | 2882 | 1365.4 |
| Jul | 3086 | 2271 | 2679 | 2238.8 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2170 | 2577 | 26210 |
| Sep | 2985 | 2271 | 2578 | 1917.5 |
| Oct | 3188 | 2271 | 2680 | 823.2 |
| Nov | 3494 | 2068 | 2781 | 40.2 |
| Dec | 3594 | 1763 | 2679 | 00.0 |
| Year | 40104 | 1762 | 2882 | 1,04141 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28% | 31% | 6.2 | 11:40 |
| Feb | 23% | 41% | 6.3 | 11:51 |
| Mar | 28% | 67% | 6.4 | 12:03 |
| Apr | 43% | 73% | 6.1 | 12:18 |
| May | 60% | 73% | 5.8 | 12:31 |
| Jun | 71% | 66% | 5.4 | 12:37 |
| Jul | 80% | 73% | 5.0 | 12:35 |
| Aug | 84% | 80% | 4.8 | 12:24 |
| Sep | 82% | 72% | 5.3 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 76% | 58% | 5.7 | 11:55 |
| Nov | 55% | 40% | 6.0 | 11:43 |
| Dec | 39% | 33% | 6.0 | 11:38 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Moundou is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 21 °C70 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 7.6 °C13.7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,041 mm41 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 65% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–March. The wettest month is August (262 mm10 in), the driest is January (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in February to 84% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 31%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in September to 9 km/h (6 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Moundou
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October: average highs of 31 °C88 °F to 31 °C88 °F with 82 mm3.2 in to 82 mm3.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is very wet (262 mm10 in) and humid (84% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Moundou
- Wetter months (May–September) — highs 2883 to 36 °C96 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C76 °F, about 182 mm7.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (October–April) — highs 3188 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 1762 to 26 °C79 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Moundou compares
Compared with Maroua, about 296 km to the northwest, Moundou has practically the same average temperature and receives 39% more precipitation (1,041 mm41 in vs 751 mm30 in). The difference is largest in May (1.6 °C2.9 °F cooler).
Of the 4 places in Chad covered by World Climates, Moundou is the 4th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 2nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Chad climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Yola (Nigeria, Aw), Winejok (South Sudan, Aw) and Siguiri (Guinea, Aw).
Nearby places
- Sarh 261 km · 29 °C83 °F · 1,056 mm42 in
- Maroua 296 km · 28 °C82 °F · 751 mm30 in
- Ngaoundéré 308 km · 22 °C72 °F · 1,477 mm58 in
- Mubi 361 km · 26 °C79 °F · 966 mm38 in
- Yola 401 km · 29 °C83 °F · 899 mm35 in
- Carnot 404 km · 25 °C77 °F · 1,654 mm65 in
- Jimeta 405 km · 28 °C83 °F · 896 mm35 in
- NDjamena 409 km · 29 °C84 °F · 529 mm21 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Moundou?
April is the warmest month in Moundou, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Moundou?
August is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (70 °F).
When does it rain the most in Moundou?
August is the wettest month with about 262 mm (10.3 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Moundou?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.