N'Djamena weather in May

May in N'Djamena: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in N'Djamena · #600 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 40/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

N'Djamena climate normals — May

Daytime high41°C / 106°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low28°C / 83°F
Feels like (high)43°C / 109°F
Rainfall8 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days2 days
Humidity32%🌵 dry
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine11.6 h/day
Daylight12.7 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)79🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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N'Djamena in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit N'Djamena?
May in N'Djamena: sweltering, dry — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for N'Djamena on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
What is the weather like in N'Djamena in May?
In May, N'Djamena averages a daily high of 40.9°C and a low of 28.3°C, with about 8.3 mm of rain over roughly 1.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in N'Djamena in May?
N'Djamena has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 79 in May.

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