Best Time to Visit Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia
Mogadishu is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Mogadishu for sunny, dry weather is August–September and December–March — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August–October and December–March; the wetter half falls in April–July and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.7°C / 78.3°F in July to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (February) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (November). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mogadishu's climate is broadly hot arid. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August | 25.7°C78.3°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.2°C79.2°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.9°C80.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
The best time to visit Mogadishu for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, August, September, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and the driest is February with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mogadishu's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mogadishu?
The rainy season at Mogadishu, Banaadir runs through April–July and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 48 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is November (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Mogadishu?
The driest month in Mogadishu is February, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.2°C / 81°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mogadishu?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mogadishu — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, May, June, July, August, September, November. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 83 mm / 3.3 in in November, and the coldest month averages 25.7°C / 78.3°F.
Is Mogadishu climate different from Somalia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mogadishu figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Somalia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Mogadishu specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.