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When is the best time to visit Dire Dawa?
In general the best time to visit Dire Dawa is probably January, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +32°C in June and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Dire Dawa in different months
This is the average weather in Dire Dawa for each month based on historic data:
In January, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 17 sunny days in December and the temperature ranges from +14°C to +27°C.
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during June.
Climate in Dire Dawa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Dire Dawa for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +35°C | +36°C | +36°C | +36°C | +36°C | +35°C | +35°C | +34°C | +35°C | +33°C | +31°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +26°C | +28°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +9°C | +11°C | +13°C | +10°C | +16°C | +17°C | +17°C | +14°C | +11°C | +10°C | +8°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 59 | 57 | 60 | 67 | 66 | 63 | 66 | 67 | 65 | 58 | 55 | 56 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 28 | 37 | 104 | 164 | 99 | 32 | 100 | 126 | 121 | 74 | 31 | 19 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 17 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Dire Dawa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Dire Dawa is June with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Dire Dawa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Dire Dawa is August with average humidity going up to 67%. The least humid month is November with an average humidity of 55%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Dire Dawa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 17 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 19 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 20 rainy days and 164 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dire Dawa:
What is the hottest month in Dire Dawa?
The hottest month in Dire Dawa is June with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Dire Dawa?
The coldest month in Dire Dawa is January with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Dire Dawa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Dire Dawa usually has great weather. The best month is probably June with +32°C and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Dire Dawa?
if you're looking to visit Dire Dawa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 19 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Dire Dawa
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dire Dawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
