Consensus statements for the region and sub-regions
Collaborative regional outlooks
Choose a climate outlook forum
ACMAD works with country experts, regional climate centres, global producing centres and climate-information users to assess forecast evidence and agree on seasonal outlooks. Select a forum to learn about its region, climate context and available statements.
African Continental Climate Outlook Forum
A continental forum that consolidates regional evidence and expert judgement into a shared climate outlook for Africa.
Seasonal Outlook Forum for West Africa, Chad and Cameroon
Consensus seasonal guidance for countries influenced by the West African monsoon.
Seasonal Outlook Forum for the Sudano-Sahelian Region
Rainfall, onset, cessation and dry-spell outlooks for the Sahelian and Sudanian zones.
Seasonal Outlook Forum for Central Africa
A regional consensus outlook focused on rainfall and related hazards across the Congo Basin and neighbouring countries.
Seasonal Outlook Forum for Gulf of Guinea Countries
Seasonal guidance for the coastal Atlantic zone of West and Central Africa.
Mediterranean Climate Outlook Forum
Precipitation and temperature outlooks for the Mediterranean climate of Northern Africa.
South-West Indian Ocean Climate Outlook Forum
Consensus rainfall and tropical-cyclone guidance for island and coastal countries of the South-West Indian Ocean.
Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum
A consensus seasonal outlook coordinated for the Southern African region.
Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum
Regional consensus guidance for the principal rainfall seasons in the Greater Horn of Africa.