N'Djamena, Chad: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to N'Djamena, Chad? If you're planning to go to N'Djamena, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to N'Djamena, Chad

Based on the climate and weather in N'Djamena, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for N'Djamena, Chad by month

January

If you vacation in N'Djamena during January, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
Skirts

February

February for N'Djamena is really hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Skirts
Shorts

March

March for N'Djamena can be excruciatingly hot and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Light shorts
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses
Sandals
Skirts

April

If you are traveling to N'Djamena in April, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Extremely thin shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Thin tank or crop tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Extremely light dresses
Sarong
Light skirts

May

If you are traveling to N'Djamena in May, you will notice that it can be sizzling and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 100s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Thin tank or crop tops
Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain boots
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Light skirts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Extremely light dresses

June

June in N'Djamena is a scorcher. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) to high 90s F (mid 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts
Umbrella
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Sunglasses
Light dresses
Skirts
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Rain boots
Rain coat

July

July in N'Djamena can be very hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sandals
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain boots
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts

August

If you visit N'Djamena during August, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Skirts
Sandals
Rain boots
Shorts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

September

If you visit N'Djamena during September, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Short sleeve shirts
Rain boots
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Shorts

October

If you vacation in N'Djamena during October, you are likely to find that it is scorchingly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Rain boots
Sandals
Tank tops
Light shorts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Light dresses

November

If you visit N'Djamena during November, you are likely to find that it is a scorcher and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Light shorts
Tank tops
Skirts
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals

December

If you visit N'Djamena during December, you are likely to find that it is really hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Shorts
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for N'Djamena, Chad

Here are some general tips on what to wear in N'Djamena, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D, E and F
A SIM card that works in N'Djamena
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear

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