Ouadaï, Chad
Rakana
Rakana is a locality in Ouadaï, Chad, 727 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.
Now36°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population–
Local time16:15
13.72° N, 21.62° EElevation 727 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low34° / 21°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Rakana at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:27 · 17:0911 h 42 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon97% · Moonrise 18:11Next 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
181 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Rakana
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
36°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 13%
Today27 Oct38°24°
Wed28 Oct37°25°
Thu29 Oct38°26°
Fri30 Oct38°26°
Sat31 Oct38°25°
Sun1 Nov38°24°
Mon2 Nov38°25°
Tue3 Nov38°25°
Wed4 Nov38°25°
Thu5 Nov38°26°
When to go to Rakana
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 | 74 | 65 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 48 | 38 | 42 | 37 | 57 | 66 | 72 |
| High | 31° | 33° | 36° | 38° | 38° | 36° | 31° | 29° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 32° |
| Low | 15° | 17° | 20° | 23° | 24° | 23° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 19° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 28 | 139 | 181 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Rakana
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 Rakana
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Rakana?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rakana.
What is the hottest month in Rakana?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Rakana?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rakana?
August is the wettest month with about 181 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.