Lakes of Ounianga Lacs d'Ounianga
Chad UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Lakes of Ounianga are a group of 18 interconnected lakes located in the Ennedi Region of Chad. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The climate in the Ennedi Region is hot and arid. Temperatures are most moderate between December and February, with highs ranging from 22 °C to 25 °C and lows between 8 °C and 10 °C. From April through September, daytime temperatures regularly reach between 36 °C and 39 °C. Rain is extremely rare throughout the year, with only minimal rainfall occurring in August. The area is remote, located 972 kilometers from the capital city of N'Djamena.
Visitors should prepare for a desert environment covering 628 square kilometers. As a remote destination, travel planning requires significant coordination. No information is available regarding specific opening hours, entry prices, or wheelchair accessibility for this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 39 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 22 | 25 | 30 | 36 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
