Climate of Burao, Somaliland, Somaliland
Point-value climate at Burao, Somaliland. Population approximately 106,593.
Located in Somaliland, Burao has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 106,593. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.5°C / 67.1°F in January to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in September, with rainfall varying from 2 mm / 0.1 in (January) to 65 mm / 2.6 in (May) — about 267 mm / 10.5 in across the year. Burao is the capital of Somaliland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Burao's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5°C67.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.9°C69.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 22.6°C72.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 24.1°C75.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| May | 25°C77°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25°C77°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.1°C73.6°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 20.9°C69.6°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 19.7°C67.5°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Burao?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Burao's warmest month is September at an average of 25.5°C / 77.9°F, and its driest month is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Burao?
Burao, Somaliland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.5°C / 67.1°F in January to 25.5°C / 77.9°F in September. Annual rainfall is approximately 267 mm / 10.5 in, with the wettest month being May (65 mm / 2.6 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Burao in September?
The average temperature in Burao in September is 25.5°C / 77.9°F, with rainfall of about 35 mm / 1.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Burao?
The driest month in Burao is January, with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 19.5°C / 67.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Burao?
The wettest month in Burao is May, with approximately 65 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall.