Sila, Chad
Boukas
Boukas is a locality in Sila, Chad, 575 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 · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:01
12.45° N, 21.22° EElevation 575 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low33° / 21°
Rain this month22mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Boukas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:26 · 17:1411 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:11Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month39°C
Average high in April
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
226 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Boukas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
39°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 11%
Today22 Oct40°25°
Fri23 Oct40°25°
Sat24 Oct39°25°
Sun25 Oct39°25°
Mon26 Oct40°26°
Tue27 Oct40°29°
Wed28 Oct36°29°
Thu29 Oct39°29°
Fri30 Oct40°30°
Sat31 Oct39°30°
When to go to Boukas
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 | 49 | 23 | 36 | 41 | 39 | 55 | 61 | 65 |
| High | 33° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 38° | 35° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 33° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 63 | 193 | 226 | 100 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 27 | 29 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Boukas
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 Boukas
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Boukas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Boukas.
What is the hottest month in Boukas?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Boukas?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Boukas?
August is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.