Best Time to Visit Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti
Ali Sabieh is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Ali Sabieh for sunny, dry weather is January–December — 12 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through February–March and May–June and October–December; the wetter half falls in April and July–September and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.4°C / 70.5°F in January to 32.2°C / 90°F in June, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (June) to 34 mm / 1.3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh, Djibouti's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ali Sabieh's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.4°C70.5°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.3°C72.1°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 24.2°C75.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 29.3°C84.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 32.2°C90°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.3°C88.3°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.5°C86.9°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 30.1°C86.2°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 23.6°C74.5°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ali Sabieh?
The best time to visit Ali Sabieh for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is June averaging 32.2°C / 90°F, and the driest is June with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ali Sabieh's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Ali Sabieh?
The rainy season at Ali Sabieh, Ali Sabieh runs through April and July–September and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 16 mm / 0.6 in. The wettest single month is August (34 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the driest month in Ali Sabieh?
The driest month in Ali Sabieh is June, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 32.2°C / 90°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ali Sabieh?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ali Sabieh — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, April, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 34 mm / 1.3 in in August, and the coldest month averages 21.4°C / 70.5°F.
Is Ali Sabieh climate different from Djibouti overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ali Sabieh figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Djibouti figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ali Sabieh specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.