Rig-Rig, Chad experiences average highs of 35°C (95°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 2 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Rig-Rig, Chad Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Rig-Rig, Chad. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: Jun–Oct At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7/10
Best: January, February, March, November, December
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 35°C / 22°C
Feels Like 34°C / 20°C
Rainy Days 2
Rainfall 14 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 31%
Wind Speed 21 km/h
Dew Point 8°C
Hottest Month
41°C
May
Avg Low26°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
15°C
January
Avg High29°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
January
Avg High29°C
Avg Low15°C
Windiest Month
24 km/h
February (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, July, August, September due to extreme heat.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:35
Daylight 13h
Sunset 18:33
Live conditions—
Rig-Rig on the map · live conditions
Rig-Rig, Chad
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Chad
- City
- Rig-Rig
- Population
- 600
- Coordinates
- 14.26°, 14.35°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 40°C
Avg Low 24°C
Rain 0 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 6 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 2 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 16°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 15°C . Feb: 31°C / 16°C . Mar: 37°C / 22°C . Apr: 40°C / 25°C . May: 41°C / 26°C . Jun: 40°C / 27°C . Jul: 37°C / 27°C . Aug: 33°C / 25°C . Sep: 37°C / 25°C . Oct: 37°C / 24°C . Nov: 34°C / 20°C . Dec: 30°C / 16°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 0 mm. Feb: 0 mm. Mar: 0 mm. Apr: 0 mm. May: 3 mm. Jun: 6 mm. Jul: 27 mm. Aug: 94 mm. Sep: 37 mm. Oct: 4 mm. Nov: 0 mm. Dec: 0 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 20%. Feb: 16%. Mar: 12%. Apr: 12%. May: 21%. Jun: 38%. Jul: 54%. Aug: 69%. Sep: 54%. Oct: 29%. Nov: 21%. Dec: 23%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 23 km/h . Feb: 24 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 19 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 20 km/h . Aug: 18 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 23 km/h . Dec: 22 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 10h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 6. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 6. Dec: UV 6.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | May 2025 · 41°C | May · 41°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 16°C | Jan · 15°C |
| Wettest month | Aug 2025 · 43 mm | Aug · 94 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 24 km/h | Feb · 24 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent April
Good May
Fair June
Fair July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Good November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 29°C / 15°C | 24°C / 10°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.4h Excellent | 20% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 31°C / 16°C | 26°C / 11°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 16% Comfortable | 7.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 37°C / 22°C | 33°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.1h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 40°C / 25°C | 38°C / 20°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.7h Excellent | 12% Comfortable | 8.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May | 41°C / 26°C | 41°C / 24°C | 0days (3 mm) Excellent | 11.9h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 8.4 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| June | 40°C / 27°C | 41°C / 28°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 11.8h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 37°C / 27°C | 39°C / 29°C | 5days (27 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| August | 33°C / 25°C | 37°C / 28°C | 11days (94 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 37°C / 25°C | 40°C / 28°C | 4days (37 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| October | 37°C / 24°C | 36°C / 22°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 29% Comfortable | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November best | 34°C / 20°C | 30°C / 16°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 21% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 30°C / 16°C | 26°C / 12°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.2h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 5.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Rig-Rig are January, February, March, November, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Rig-Rig, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Rig-Rig is May, with average daytime highs of 41°C (107°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Rig-Rig is January, with average overnight lows of 15°C (58°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Rig-Rig is August, averaging 94mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
Rig-Rig receives approximately 132 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is May with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Rig-Rig.
The least favorable months to visit Rig-Rig are May, July, August, September, primarily due to extreme heat. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, November, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Rig-Rig is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Rig-Rig is 31%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Rig-Rig are 21 km/h (13 mph). The windiest month is February with peak winds reaching 24 km/h (15 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Rig-Rig averages 12 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 34%. The clearest skies occur in February.
The annual average dew point in Rig-Rig is 8°C (46°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Rig-Rig has a Hot Desert climate, classified as BWh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Rig-Rig ranges from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (93°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Rig-Rig, with a climate score of 4.7/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, November, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Rig-Rig, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 40°C (103°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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