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Léré Lake

Lake

Shallow lake near the town of Léré in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest, used by fishing communities, reed harvesting and as a stopover for migratory waterbirds.

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Léré Lake essentials

Country: Chad
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: Arabic, French
Emergency: 17

Léré Lake at a Glance

About Léré Lake

Léré Lake is a freshwater lake in the Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region of western Chad, located beside the town of Léré. It is an important local waterbody for surrounding villages.

The lake is used mainly by nearby communities for fishing and small-boat transport, with shoreline settlements and seasonal changes in water level influencing access. Recreational or tourist infrastructure is minimal; activities are largely local and informal.

The lake has long served local livelihoods rather than formal commercial uses. Over time local use patterns have adjusted with seasonal rainfall and agricultural needs.

The lake lies in western Chad near the border with Cameroon, adjacent to the town of Léré in Mayo-Kebbi Ouest.

  • Local access: Sits immediately adjacent to the town of Léré and is used by local communities for fishing and small-scale water transport.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Léré Lake

Visit in the dry season (roughly November-February) when conditions are cooler and travel is easier.

Dry season (comfortable)
Nov-Feb · 20-35°C
Cooler, drier conditions make travel easier and water levels are lower; generally the most comfortable time to visit.
Rainy season
Jun-Sep · 25-40°C
Warmer with heavy rains and higher water levels; access can be affected by seasonal flooding and poor road conditions.

Weather & Climate near Léré Lake

Climate

Léré Lake'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 37°C. Moderate rainfall (860 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 123 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 19° - 32° 25° 0 mm mostly sunny 16% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.5h
February Ideal 21° - 35° 28° 0 mm mostly sunny 14% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
March Ideal 24° - 37° 31° 2 mm some cloud 16% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Excellent 26° - 37° 31° 29 mm partly cloudy 37% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
May Very Good 24° - 34° 31° 88 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.4h
June Very Good 23° - 32° 30° 115 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
July Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 172 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
August Good 22° - 29° 26° 237 mm overcast 85% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
September Very Good 22° - 31° 26° 168 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Very Good 23° - 33° 30° 47 mm some cloud 73% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
November Excellent 21° - 35° 28° 2 mm mostly sunny 46% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
December Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 0 mm clear 24% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.5h