Climate Insights for Am Dam

, Sila, Chad

Hottest
April
42°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
August
231mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Am Dam is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 488mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 231mm of rainfall. Am Dam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 34° Average: 25° Min: 18° Feb Max: 37° Average: 28° Min: 20° Mar Max: 40° Average: 32° Min: 25° Apr Max: 42° Average: 34° Min: 27° May Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 28° Jun Max: 38° Average: 32° Min: 27° Jul Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 25° Aug Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Sep Max: 34° Average: 28° Min: 24° Oct Max: 37° Average: 30° Min: 24° Nov Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 22° Dec Max: 35° Average: 26° Min: 19°
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Temperatures in Am Dam vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 0mm May Precipitation: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 34mm Jul Precipitation: 119mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Sep Precipitation: 83mm Oct Precipitation: 15mm Nov Precipitation: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Am Dam is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 488mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 41mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 231mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 231mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 14km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 14km/h
Wind Speed

Am Dam is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Am Dam, which began on March 20, 2026. Am Dam is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 42°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 42°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 5mm for the entire season. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 38°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 384mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 22 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 99mm over the season and a monthly average of 33mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 37°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Am Dam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
37 °C
15 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
40 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
42 °C
17 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
May
28 °C
41 °C
16 km/h
4 mm
0 cm
Jun
27 °C
38 °C
15 km/h
34 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
34 °C
14 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
31 °C
12 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
83 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
37 °C
12 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Nov
22 °C
37 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
35 °C
14 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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