Climate of Somali, Ethiopia
Area-weighted average across Somali. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Somali, a subdivision of Ethiopia, has a hot arid climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in December to 27°C / 80.6°F in March, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 90 mm / 3.5 in depending on the season (360 mm / 14.2 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 | 24.7°C76.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27°C80.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 90 mm3.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.6°C79.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 26.3°C79.3°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 25.9°C78.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 25.9°C78.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| November | 24.8°C76.6°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.5°C76.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Somali?
The best months to visit Somali, Ethiopia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, November, December. The warmest month is March at an area-wide average of 27°C / 80.6°F, and the driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Somali?
Somali, Ethiopia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in December to 27°C / 80.6°F in March. Annual rainfall averages about 360 mm / 14.2 in, with the wettest month being April (90 mm / 3.5 in) and the driest January (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Somali?
The hottest month in Somali is March, with an area-wide average temperature of 27°C / 80.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Somali?
The coldest month in Somali is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
When does it rain most in Somali?
The wettest month in Somali is April, averaging about 90 mm / 3.5 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.