Best time to visit Somalia

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When is the best time to visit Somalia?

The best time to visit Somalia (Mogadishu) is September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Somalia (Mogadishu)32
    Jan
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Somalia (Mogadishu)32
    Feb
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Somalia (Mogadishu)33
    Mar
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Somalia (Mogadishu)33
    Apr
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Somalia (Mogadishu)32
    May
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Somalia (Mogadishu)31
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Somalia (Mogadishu)30
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Somalia (Mogadishu)30
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Somalia (Mogadishu)30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Somalia (Mogadishu)31
    Oct
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Somalia (Mogadishu)32
    Nov
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Somalia (Mogadishu)32
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Somalia?

The hottest time of year in Mogadishu, Somalia is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Somalia?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Mogadishu, Somalia with 81mm on average. There are normally 4 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Somalia?

The sunniest time of year in Mogadishu, Somalia is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 79% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Somalia?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mogadishu, Somalia in April when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

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The weather guide for Somalia (Mogadishu) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Somalia weather overview

Somalia lies within the Horn of Africa and, although its coast borders the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, vast tracts of the country are desert. This gives it a hot, dry climate with unreliable rain. There is very little rain in the north and, elsewhere, what rain there is falls between May and November.

Coastal conditions are cooler in the east where the rainy season can bring fog and heavy cloud but, on the north coast, temperatures between April and September can be ferociously hot and this, combined with high humidity, brings a risk of heat exhaustion for the unwary.

What to pack for Somalia weather

Light clothing is appropriate throughout the year supplemented by slightly warmer attire for the eastern coast during the rainy season.

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