Sila, Chad
Rafira
Rafira is a locality in Sila, Chad, 594 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 time17:02
12.20° N, 22.15° EElevation 594 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low32° / 21°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rafira at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:23 · 17:1011 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:07Next 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
206 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Rafira
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 12 km/h · humidity 10%
Today22 Oct39°25°
Fri23 Oct39°25°
Sat24 Oct39°25°
Sun25 Oct39°26°
Mon26 Oct38°27°
Tue27 Oct38°29°
Wed28 Oct37°28°2 mm
Thu29 Oct37°28°
Fri30 Oct39°29°
Sat31 Oct39°28°
When to go to Rafira
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 | 58 | 49 | 25 | 41 | 44 | 41 | 56 | 63 | 67 |
| High | 33° | 35° | 38° | 39° | 37° | 34° | 30° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 34° | 33° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 21° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 22° | 21° | 21° | 21° | 19° | 17° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 66 | 187 | 206 | 96 | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Rafira
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 Rafira
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rafira?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rafira.
What is the hottest month in Rafira?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Rafira?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rafira?
August is the wettest month with about 206 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.