Mogadishu, Somalia Weather
Mogadishu hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 82°F (28°C).
Current conditions in detail
Mogadishu weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Mogadishu looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 81° and an overnight low of 76°. There is a 57% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 20 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Mogadishu 14-day forecast
About the weather in Mogadishu
Weather in Mogadishu is shaped by its tropical wet-and-dry climate - expect year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. April afternoons typically reach 89°F (32°C), while August highs hover near 82°F (28°C). Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches (512 mm) over about 141 rainy days.
Mogadishu weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: April - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: August - highs near 82°F (28°C)
- Record high: 94°F (35°C) · Record low: 71°F (22°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: November (17 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on April. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 79°F (26°C). The coolest month is August, with typical highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows around 74°F (24°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 94°F (35°C) and dropped as low as 71°F (22°C).
Rain, sun and snow
November is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.9 inches (99 mm) of rain over 17 days, while February is the driest. March brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Mogadishu runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 79°F (26°C); expect showers on roughly 36 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Mogadishu is hot, with daytime highs averaging 82°F (28°C) and nights around 75°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Mogadishu runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 85°F (29°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Mogadishu brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 76°F (24°C); rain falls on about 9 days over the three months.
Average temperatures in Mogadishu by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 75° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.7 h/day | 72% |
| February | 88° | 76° | 1 | 0.1 in | 11.6 h/day | 73% |
| March | 89° | 78° | 4 | 0.4 in | 11.8 h/day | 74% |
| April | 89° | 79° | 13 | 2.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 75% |
| May | 86° | 78° | 19 | 2.8 in | 11.5 h/day | 80% |
| June | 83° | 77° | 17 | 1.9 in | 11.6 h/day | 78% |
| July | 82° | 75° | 20 | 2.5 in | 11.1 h/day | 79% |
| August | 82° | 74° | 18 | 2.3 in | 11.5 h/day | 79% |
| September | 83° | 75° | 12 | 1.4 in | 11.6 h/day | 79% |
| October | 85° | 76° | 12 | 1.5 in | 11.3 h/day | 79% |
| November | 86° | 76° | 17 | 3.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 80% |
| December | 88° | 76° | 7 | 0.7 in | 11.7 h/day | 75% |