Climate of Galkayo, Mudug, Somalia
Point-value climate at Galkayo (Mudug, Somalia). Population approximately 61,200.
Located in Mudug, Somalia, Galkayo has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 61,200. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in April, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (January) to 51 mm / 2 in (May) — about 172 mm / 6.8 in across the year. Galkayo is the capital of Mudug. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Galkayo's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7°C78.3°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.9°C82.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 28.5°C83.3°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 27.7°C81.9°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 27.2°C81°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 28°C82.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.1°C79°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Galkayo?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, December. Galkayo's warmest month is April at an average of 28.7°C / 83.7°F, and its driest month is January with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Galkayo?
Galkayo, in Mudug, Somalia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in January to 28.7°C / 83.7°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 172 mm / 6.8 in, with the wettest month being May (51 mm / 2 in) and the driest January (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Galkayo in April?
The average temperature in Galkayo in April is 28.7°C / 83.7°F, with rainfall of about 37 mm / 1.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Galkayo?
The driest month in Galkayo is January, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Galkayo?
The wettest month in Galkayo is May, with approximately 51 mm / 2 in of average monthly rainfall.