Ouadaï, Chad
Katafa
Katafa is a locality in Ouadaï, Chad, 505 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:05
13.17° N, 20.60° EElevation 505 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low36° / 22°
Rain this month9mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Katafa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:30 · 17:1611 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous87% · Moonrise 15:13Next 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
198 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Katafa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 17 km/h · humidity 12%
Today22 Oct38°29°
Fri23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct39°24°
Sun25 Oct39°25°
Mon26 Oct40°26°
Tue27 Oct40°27°
Wed28 Oct40°28°
Thu29 Oct39°29°
Fri30 Oct39°30°
Sat31 Oct39°29°
When to go to Katafa
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 | 55 | 43 | 30 | 38 | 33 | 52 | 58 | 64 |
| High | 33° | 35° | 38° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 32° | 30° | 32° | 36° | 35° | 34° |
| Low | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 23° | 22° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 42 | 151 | 198 | 79 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Katafa
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 Katafa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Katafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Katafa.
What is the hottest month in Katafa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Katafa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Katafa?
August is the wettest month with about 198 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.