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When is Chadâs rainy season?
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Chad experiences one relatively short rainy season, though the timing varies by region across the country:
- Wet and dry tropical zone: In southern areas such as Moundou and Sarh, the rainy season occurs between May and October.1
- Central semiarid tropical (Sahel) zone: In regions including NâDjamena, the rainy season takes place between June and September, with heavy rains typically beginning in July.1
In the northern part of the country, near Largeau, rainfall is infrequent and does not follow a defined seasonal pattern.1