January · Chad
Best time to visit Ennedi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ennedi in January
Average temperature 15°C, 0 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 30% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 30%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Ennedi scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
The Ennedi is a remote Saharan landscape of sandstone arches, canyons, gueltas, rock art, and nomadic routes explored through specialist desert expeditions.
January in Ennedi — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
January averages 15°C (59°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Ennedi (3rd of 12); only November scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ennedi in January?
- In January, Ennedi averages 15°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Ennedi?
- January earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ennedi in January?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 30% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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