Climate of Djibouti, Djibouti
Area-weighted average across Djibouti. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Djibouti, a subdivision of Djibouti, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 35.6°C / 96.1°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 21 mm / 0.8 in depending on the season (152 mm / 6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.5°C77.9°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.9°C80.4°F | 21 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 31.1°C88°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 34.1°C93.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.6°C96.1°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.1°C95.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.7°C90.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 29.2°C84.6°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 26.6°C79.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 25.2°C77.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Djibouti?
The best months to visit Djibouti, Djibouti for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 35.6°C / 96.1°F, and the driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Djibouti?
Djibouti, Djibouti has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.8°C / 76.6°F in January to 35.6°C / 96.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 152 mm / 6 in, with the wettest month being March (21 mm / 0.8 in) and the driest June (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Djibouti?
The hottest month in Djibouti is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 35.6°C / 96.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Djibouti?
The coldest month in Djibouti is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.8°C / 76.6°F.
When does it rain most in Djibouti?
The wettest month in Djibouti is March, averaging about 21 mm / 0.8 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 1 mm / 0 in.