Climate of Merca, Lower Shebelle, Somalia
Point-value climate at Merca (Lower Shebelle, Somalia). Population approximately 1,958.
Located in Lower Shebelle, Somalia, Merca has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 1,958. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.9°C / 76.8°F in July to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in April, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (February) to 95 mm / 3.7 in (May) — about 497 mm / 19.6 in across the year. Merca is the capital of Lower Shebelle. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Merca's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, September, October, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 27.8°C82°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 94 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.3°C81.1°F | 95 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 25°C77°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 25.6°C78.1°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.5°C79.7°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| December | 26.5°C79.7°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Merca?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, September, October, December. Merca's warmest month is April at an average of 28.1°C / 82.6°F, and its driest month is February with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Merca?
Merca, in Lower Shebelle, Somalia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.9°C / 76.8°F in July to 28.1°C / 82.6°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 497 mm / 19.6 in, with the wettest month being May (95 mm / 3.7 in) and the driest February (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Merca in April?
The average temperature in Merca in April is 28.1°C / 82.6°F, with rainfall of about 94 mm / 3.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Merca?
The driest month in Merca is February, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Merca?
The wettest month in Merca is May, with approximately 95 mm / 3.7 in of average monthly rainfall.