Travel advisory · ChadSome governments advise against all but essential travel to Chad.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 30 km strip along all international borders · avoid all travel · Canada, Spain, France, New Zealand, UK, US
- Borkou region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Central African Republic border · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Ennedi region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Lac region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Libya border · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Niger border · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy
- Nigeria border · avoid all travel · Germany, Spain, Italy
- Ouaddaï region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand
- Sila region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Italy, New Zealand
- Tibesti region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, UK
- Wadi Fira region · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, France, Italy, New Zealand
- West of Mao in Kanem · avoid all travel · Canada, Italy, UK
- Cameroon border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, Spain
- Sudan border · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
Also named by one government: 30 km strip along Lake Chad–Cameroon border (Italy), East of Borkou province (France), Kanem region (New Zealand), Abéché (France), Amdjarass (France), Bardaï (France), Bol (France), Bongor (France), Fada (France), Logone region (Spain), Mayo-Kebbi region (Spain), West of Borkou province (France)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | Advises against all but essential travel to the rest of Chad | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Do not travel | Apr 28, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Von nicht notwendigen Reisen in alle anderen Regionen und Provinzen abgeraten | Oct 27, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Avoid non-essential travel | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Zones rouges formellement déconseillées ; le reste du territoire est en zone orange (déconseillé sauf raison impérative) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Chad
Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa that people visit for Ennedi Plateau rock art, Lake Chad's wetlands and the wildlife of Zakouma National Park.
Chad is a landlocked country in north-central Africa, bordered by Libya, Sudan, the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria and Niger. Its capital, N'Djamena, sits where the Chari and Logone rivers meet. The north is Sahara desert, with the Tibesti Mountains and the Ennedi Plateau, which has rock formations and ancient rock art. Zakouma National Park, in the south-east, covers about 3,000 km² and is a major wildlife reserve. Lake Chad, which gives the country its name, is a shrunken remnant of a much larger lake.
Plan around the seasons. The rainy season runs from May to October in the south and June to September in the Sahel, and many roads are impassable for months during it. The cool dry season, December to February, has daytime temperatures of about 20 to 30°C. From March the heat builds, and daytime averages in N'Djamena exceed 38°C from March to June. Choose one region for the trip, since the north is desert and the south has wetlands and savannas.
Five things to know before Chad
- Check how to apply for the visa
UK passport holders need a visa before travel, and the UK page lists Chadian embassies in Belgium and France. Check Chad's official e-Visa platform for the current way to apply for your passport. Chad e-Visa portal
- Read the travel advice for your route
The UK advises against all travel to the north, the Lake Chad area and within 30 km of most borders, and against all but essential travel elsewhere. UK travel advice
- Register with the police after 72 hours
If you stay more than 72 hours you must register with the police in person, with a passport photo. Tour operators often handle it.
- Book Zakouma through the park's lodges
Zakouma is visited on organized stays, typically in the dry months from about December to May. Book the flight and camp together.
- Carry a yellow fever certificate
UK advice says a yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from a country with transmission risk. Carry your certificate and ask a travel clinic about Chad itself.
Chad travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
The visa, police registration and yellow fever.
Read the guideTravel insuranceWhat cover applies where travel advisories are in place.
Read the guidePhones and eSIMMobile data in N'Djamena and beyond.
Read the guideMoney and cardsCFA francs and why to carry cash.
Read the guideGetting aroundCharter flights to Zakouma and hiring a driver.
Read the guide
When to go
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- JanuaryClear0 rainy daysHigh33°Low18°Dry, cool nightsJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cool nights
- FebruaryClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low20°Dry, warmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- MarchClear0 rainy daysHigh41°Low25°Very hotMarchClear
- High
- 41°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AprilClear0 rainy daysHigh42°Low28°HottestAprilClear
- High
- 42°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- MayClear2 rainy daysHigh42°Low30°Hot, stormsMayClear
- High
- 42°
- Low
- 30°
- Precipitation
- 7 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, storms
- JuneClear9 rainy daysHigh38°Low28°Rains startJuneClear
- High
- 38°
- Low
- 28°
- Precipitation
- 43 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains start
- JulyRain17 rainy daysHigh34°Low26°RainyJulyRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 135 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy
- AugustRain23 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°WettestAugustRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 298 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- SeptemberRain13 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low25°RainySeptemberRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 109 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rainy
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh37°Low25°Drying outOctoberClear
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low23°DryNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- DecemberClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low20°Dry, cool nightsDecemberClear
Best
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cool nights
Average daily high and low in N'Djamena, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Chad
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 16%
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
N'Djamena
09:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today40°25°0%Monday: Cloudy. High 40°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue41°25°0%Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 41°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed42°26°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 42°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu41°26°0%Thursday: Cloudy. High 41°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri39°25°0%Friday: Clear. High 39°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat39°25°0%Saturday: Cloudy. High 39°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun40°26°0%Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 40°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
Updated 07:02 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 587.8 XAF
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Chad
Chad FAQ
Do I need a visa for Chad?
Yes, UK passport holders need a visa before travel. Check Chad's official e-Visa platform and the nearest Chadian embassy for the current way to apply for your passport.
Is Chad safe to visit?
The UK advises against all travel to the north, Lake Chad and most border areas, and against all but essential travel to the rest, including N'Djamena. Read the current advice.
When is the best time to visit Zakouma?
The dry season, from about December to May, when wildlife gathers at the remaining water. The park is largely closed in the rains.
Do I have to register with the police in Chad?
Yes, if you stay more than 72 hours. Register in person with a passport photo; tour operators often arrange it.
What currency is used in Chad?
The Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro. Cards are rarely accepted, so carry cash.