Batha, Chad
Zao
Zao is a locality in Batha, Chad, 291 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.
Now38°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time16:38
13.02° N, 17.55° EElevation 291 mUTC+1 · West Africa Time
October: high / low38° / 24°
Rain this month6mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Zao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:42 · 17:2811 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:26Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse6 Feb 2027Annular solar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month42°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
138 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
0 mm of rain
Weather in Zao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
38°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 17 km/h · humidity 8%
Today22 Oct39°27°
Fri23 Oct38°26°
Sat24 Oct38°25°
Sun25 Oct39°25°
Mon26 Oct40°25°
Tue27 Oct40°27°
Wed28 Oct41°28°
Thu29 Oct40°28°
Fri30 Oct39°29°
Sat31 Oct39°28°
When to go to Zao
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 | 70 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 55 | 44 | 21 | 30 | 23 | 52 | 58 | 65 |
| High | 32° | 35° | 39° | 42° | 41° | 39° | 35° | 32° | 35° | 38° | 36° | 33° |
| Low | 16° | 18° | 22° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 113 | 138 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What's on in Zao
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 Zao
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Zao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Zao.
What is the hottest month in Zao?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Zao?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Zao?
August is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.