Kanem, Chad
Sowala
Sowala is a locality in Kanem, Chad, 300 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now32°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:05
13.37° N, 15.55° EElevation 300 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low37° / 24°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Sowala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:50 · 17:3611 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:34Next 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 April
Coolest month15°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthAugust
114 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Sowala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
32°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 18 km/h · humidity 14%
Today22 Oct38°27°
Fri23 Oct37°25°
Sat24 Oct36°24°
Sun25 Oct36°23°
Mon26 Oct37°24°
Tue27 Oct38°26°
Wed28 Oct38°27°
Thu29 Oct38°27°
Fri30 Oct38°27°
Sat31 Oct37°26°
When to go to Sowala
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 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 48 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 52 | 61 | 76 |
| High | 30° | 32° | 37° | 41° | 41° | 39° | 35° | 33° | 35° | 37° | 34° | 31° |
| Low | 15° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 16° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 93 | 114 | 52 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 25 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Sowala
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 Sowala
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sowala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sowala.
What is the hottest month in Sowala?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Sowala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sowala?
August is the wettest month with about 114 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.