Kanem, Chad
Gim
Gim is a locality in Kanem, Chad, 299 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now28°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time23:20
14.04° N, 14.38° EElevation 299 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month3mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Gim at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:55 · 17:4011 h 45 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:39Next 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
104 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Gim
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 23%
Today22 Oct37°28°
Fri23 Oct36°24°
Sat24 Oct36°22°
Sun25 Oct36°22°
Mon26 Oct36°23°
Tue27 Oct37°24°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct36°25°
Fri30 Oct35°24°
Sat31 Oct35°24°
When to go to Gim
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 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 53 | 26 | 24 | 36 | 55 | 65 | 80 |
| High | 29° | 31° | 36° | 40° | 41° | 40° | 36° | 34° | 37° | 37° | 33° | 30° |
| Low | 14° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 19° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 77 | 104 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Gim
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 Gim
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gim?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Gim.
What is the hottest month in Gim?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Gim?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Gim?
August is the wettest month with about 104 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.