Lake Fianga

Lake Transboundary seasonal lake near Cameroon-Chad region

Part of the Logone floodplain on the Cameroon-Chad border area, where seasonal floods shape shoreline life. Travelers encounter riverine markets, boat transport and artisanal fishing.

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Lake Fianga
9.9667, 15.2167
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Best Time to Visit Lake Fianga #

The best time to visit Lake Fianga is the dry season (November-April) when access is easier and rains are minimal; the wet season brings high water and limited accessibility.

Dry season
November-April · 20-32°C
Lower water levels and easier access to shoreline areas - generally the easiest time to visit and travel in the region.
Wet season
May-October · 24-34°C
Heavy rains raise water levels and can cause flooding and increased mosquitoes; boat travel and local activity are strongly affected by rainfall.

Weather & Climate near Lake Fianga #

Climate

Lake Fianga's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 38°C. Moderate rainfall (812 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
10°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 33°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
20° – 36°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° – 39°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
25° – 38°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° – 36°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.5h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

243 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° – 34°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
20° – 36°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 35°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

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