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Best Time to Visit Djibouti

December to February

The best time to visit Djibouti is December to February, when daytime highs in Djibouti are around 27–28°C. March and November are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (21°C at night).

39°C

Warmest: June

21°C

Coldest nights: January

237 mm

Rain per year

51 mm

Wettest: April

Djibouti weather by month

Jan27°C21°C6 mm
Feb28°C22°C6 mm
Mar30°C23°C20 mm
Apr32°C25°C51 mm
May35°C27°C27 mm
Jun39°C30°C7 mm
Jul39°C30°C17 mm
Aug38°C30°C27 mm
Sep37°C29°C31 mm
Oct33°C26°C21 mm
Nov30°C24°C10 mm
Dec28°C22°C14 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	27°C	21°C	6 mm	73%	30%	Best time
February	28°C	22°C	6 mm	74%	28%	Best time
March	30°C	23°C	20 mm	73%	29%	Good
April	32°C	25°C	51 mm	73%	32%	Fair
May	35°C	27°C	27 mm	62%	31%	Very hot
June	39°C	30°C	7 mm	44%	41%	Very hot
July	39°C	30°C	17 mm	43%	52%	Very hot
August	38°C	30°C	27 mm	47%	44%	Very hot
September	37°C	29°C	31 mm	53%	33%	Very hot
October	33°C	26°C	21 mm	65%	21%	Fair
November	30°C	24°C	10 mm	71%	22%	Good
December	28°C	22°C	14 mm	73%	25%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Djibouti (11.58, 43.15). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Djibouti have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Djibouti?

December to February. The best time to visit Djibouti is December to February, when daytime highs in Djibouti are around 27–28°C. March and November are also a good time to go. June is the warmest month (39°C by day), January the coldest (21°C at night).

What is the hottest month in Djibouti?

June, with average highs of 39°C in Djibouti.

What is the coldest month in Djibouti?

January, when nights drop to about 21°C and days reach 27°C.

What is the rainiest month in Djibouti?

April with about 51 mm; January is the driest (6 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Djibouti?

August is the least comfortable month on average: 38°C by day and 27 mm of rain.

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