Somalia Weather
🇸🇴 1 city covered · Africa
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in Somalia at a glance
Our Somalia coverage centers on Mogadishu, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 89°F (32°C) in April and 82°F (28°C) in August, with about 141 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Mogadishu - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Mogadishu averages 11.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 512 mm (20.2 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally December to March. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Mogadishu climate page.
Live weather across Somalia today
Somalia cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 80° | Apr · 89° | Aug · 74° | 141 | 11.5 | 0 |
Somalia weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 75° | 1 | 11.7 h/day |
| February | 88° | 76° | 1 | 11.6 h/day |
| March | 89° | 78° | 4 | 11.8 h/day |
| April | 89° | 79° | 13 | 11.6 h/day |
| May | 86° | 78° | 19 | 11.5 h/day |
| June | 83° | 77° | 17 | 11.6 h/day |
| July | 82° | 75° | 20 | 11.1 h/day |
| August | 82° | 74° | 18 | 11.5 h/day |
| September | 83° | 75° | 12 | 11.6 h/day |
| October | 85° | 76° | 12 | 11.3 h/day |
| November | 86° | 76° | 17 | 11.1 h/day |
| December | 88° | 76° | 7 | 11.7 h/day |
Somalia weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Somalia?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March 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 Somalia?
Snow is essentially absent in the Somalia cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Somalia 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.
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