Sila, Chad
Rafa
Rafa is a locality in Sila, Chad, 641 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now38°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time17:01
11.75° N, 22.40° EElevation 641 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low31° / 20°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rafa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:21 · 17:1011 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:06Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month38°C
Average high in April
Coolest month21°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
231 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Rafa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 12%
Today22 Oct39°25°
Fri23 Oct39°24°
Sat24 Oct39°24°
Sun25 Oct38°25°
Mon26 Oct37°27°
Tue27 Oct38°28°
Wed28 Oct37°27°
Thu29 Oct38°29°
Fri30 Oct38°29°
Sat31 Oct39°26°
When to go to Rafa
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 | 68 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 47 | 29 | 43 | 45 | 42 | 60 | 66 | 67 |
| High | 33° | 35° | 37° | 38° | 36° | 33° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 31° | 33° | 33° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 18° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 49 | 90 | 219 | 231 | 124 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Rafa
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 Rafa
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rafa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rafa.
What is the hottest month in Rafa?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Rafa?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rafa?
August is the wettest month with about 231 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.