Climate of Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Point-value climate at Mogadishu (Banaadir, Somalia). Population approximately 1,100,000.
Located in Banaadir, Somalia, Mogadishu has a hot arid climate. Population approximately 1,100,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April, with rainfall varying from 1 mm / 0 in (February) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (November) — about 444 mm / 17.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Somalia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mogadishu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, August, September, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C80.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.2°C81°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| May | 27.5°C81.5°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| July | 25.7°C78.3°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | 26.9°C80.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.9°C80.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, August, September, December. Mogadishu's warmest month is April at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is February with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mogadishu?
Mogadishu, in Banaadir, Somalia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 444 mm / 17.5 in, with the wettest month being November (83 mm / 3.3 in) and the driest February (1 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Mogadishu in April?
The average temperature in Mogadishu in April is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 69 mm / 2.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mogadishu?
The driest month in Mogadishu is February, with about 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.2°C / 81°F.
When is the wettest month in Mogadishu?
The wettest month in Mogadishu is November, with approximately 83 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall.