Weather & climate · Mogadishu

Best Time to Visit Somalia

June to March

The best time to visit Somalia is June to March, when daytime highs in Mogadishu are around 26–29°C. April to May are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (25°C at night), and April the wettest with about 72 mm of rain.

30°C

Warmest: April

25°C

Coldest nights: August

328 mm

Rain per year

72 mm

Wettest: April

Somalia weather by month

Jan28°C25°C3 mm
Feb28°C25°C1 mm
Mar29°C26°C9 mm
Apr30°C27°C72 mm
May29°C27°C40 mm
Jun28°C26°C23 mm
Jul27°C25°C22 mm
Aug26°C25°C25 mm
Sep27°C25°C12 mm
Oct28°C26°C47 mm
Nov29°C26°C60 mm
Dec29°C26°C14 mm

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Average high Average low Rain (mm per month)

Month	High	Low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover	Verdict
January	28°C	25°C	3 mm	77%	28%	Best time
February	28°C	25°C	1 mm	78%	28%	Best time
March	29°C	26°C	9 mm	77%	28%	Best time
April	30°C	27°C	72 mm	77%	46%	Good
May	29°C	27°C	40 mm	80%	43%	Good
June	28°C	26°C	23 mm	79%	46%	Best time
July	27°C	25°C	22 mm	79%	55%	Best time
August	26°C	25°C	25 mm	80%	46%	Best time
September	27°C	25°C	12 mm	80%	37%	Best time
October	28°C	26°C	47 mm	80%	47%	Best time
November	29°C	26°C	60 mm	79%	43%	Best time
December	29°C	26°C	14 mm	77%	29%	Best time

Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Mogadishu (2.07, 45.33). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Somalia have their own climate.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Somalia?

June to March. The best time to visit Somalia is June to March, when daytime highs in Mogadishu are around 26–29°C. April to May are also a good time to go. April is the warmest month (30°C by day), August the coldest (25°C at night), and April the wettest with about 72 mm of rain.

What is the hottest month in Somalia?

April, with average highs of 30°C in Mogadishu.

What is the coldest month in Somalia?

August, when nights drop to about 25°C and days reach 26°C.

What is the rainiest month in Somalia?

April with about 72 mm; February is the driest (1 mm).

When should I avoid visiting Somalia?

April is the least comfortable month on average: 30°C by day and 72 mm of rain.

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