Djibouti Weather
🇩🇯 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
November to February
Weather in Djibouti at a glance
Our Djibouti coverage centers on Djibouti, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 97°F (36°C) in June and 79°F (26°C) in January, with about 50 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Djibouti - annual average 79°
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Djibouti averages 10.9 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 256 mm (10.1 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally November to February. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Djibouti climate page.
Live weather across Djibouti today
Djibouti cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djibouti | 79° | Jun · 97° | Jan · 63° | 50 | 10.9 | 0 |
Djibouti weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 63° | 2 | 10.8 h/day |
| February | 82° | 64° | 2 | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 87° | 68° | 4 | 11.1 h/day |
| April | 89° | 71° | 6 | 11.5 h/day |
| May | 93° | 76° | 7 | 11.5 h/day |
| June | 97° | 79° | 1 | 10.6 h/day |
| July | 94° | 78° | 5 | 9.8 h/day |
| August | 90° | 76° | 7 | 10.2 h/day |
| September | 93° | 77° | 6 | 11.0 h/day |
| October | 89° | 71° | 6 | 11.4 h/day |
| November | 83° | 67° | 3 | 11.0 h/day |
| December | 80° | 64° | 2 | 10.8 h/day |
Djibouti weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Djibouti?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Djibouti?
Snow is essentially absent in the Djibouti cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Djibouti like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.