Climate of Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia
Point-value climate at Jijiga (Somali, Ethiopia). Population approximately 56,821.
Located in Somali, Ethiopia, Jijiga has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 56,821. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.3°C / 61.3°F in December to 21.2°C / 70.2°F in June, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 103 mm / 4.1 in (August) — about 635 mm / 25 in across the year. Jijiga is the capital of Somali. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jijiga's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, June, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7°C62.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 18.1°C64.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 19.4°C66.9°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 20.3°C68.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| May | 21.1°C70°F | 90 mm3.5″ | — |
| June | 21.2°C70.2°F | 48 mm1.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.4°C68.7°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| August | 20.3°C68.5°F | 103 mm4.1″ | — |
| September | 20.5°C68.9°F | 94 mm3.7″ | — |
| October | 18.7°C65.7°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 17.2°C63°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 16.3°C61.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jijiga?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, June, October, November, December. Jijiga's warmest month is June at an average of 21.2°C / 70.2°F, and its driest month is December with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jijiga?
Jijiga, in Somali, Ethiopia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.3°C / 61.3°F in December to 21.2°C / 70.2°F in June. Annual rainfall is approximately 635 mm / 25 in, with the wettest month being August (103 mm / 4.1 in) and the driest December (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Jijiga in June?
The average temperature in Jijiga in June is 21.2°C / 70.2°F, with rainfall of about 48 mm / 1.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jijiga?
The driest month in Jijiga is December, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.3°C / 61.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Jijiga?
The wettest month in Jijiga is August, with approximately 103 mm / 4.1 in of average monthly rainfall.