Sila, Chad
Am Bitek
Am Bitek is a locality in Sila, Chad, 453 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now39°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time17:02
12.75° N, 20.48° EElevation 453 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low35° / 22°
Rain this month12mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Am Bitek at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:1711 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:14Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month40°C
Average high in April
Coolest month22°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
186 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Am Bitek
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 9 km/h · humidity 8%
Today22 Oct40°26°
Fri23 Oct40°25°
Sat24 Oct40°25°
Sun25 Oct40°25°
Mon26 Oct40°26°
Tue27 Oct40°28°
Wed28 Oct38°31°1 mm
Thu29 Oct38°30°
Fri30 Oct42°30°
Sat31 Oct41°29°
When to go to Am Bitek
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 66 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 31 | 31 | 38 | 33 | 50 | 58 | 63 |
| High | 33° | 36° | 39° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 32° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 36° | 34° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 47 | 143 | 186 | 76 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 26 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Am Bitek
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Chad seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Am Bitek
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Am Bitek?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Am Bitek.
What is the hottest month in Am Bitek?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Am Bitek?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Am Bitek?
August is the wettest month with about 186 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.