Kanem, Chad
Gaya
Gaya is a locality in Kanem, Chad, 311 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:55
13.90° N, 15.51° EElevation 311 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 23°
Rain this month2mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gaya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:51 · 17:3411 h 44 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 16:56Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month41°C
Average high in May
Coolest month14°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
96 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gaya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 13 km/h · humidity 16%
Today24 Oct36°26°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct37°24°
Thu29 Oct37°25°
Fri30 Oct37°25°
Sat31 Oct39°26°
Sun1 Nov40°27°
Mon2 Nov40°28°
When to go to Gaya
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 | 86 | 74 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 52 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 53 | 66 | 81 |
| High | 28° | 31° | 36° | 40° | 41° | 39° | 36° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 23° | 19° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 81 | 96 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Gaya
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 Gaya
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gaya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gaya.
What is the hottest month in Gaya?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gaya?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gaya?
August is the wettest month with about 96 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.