When is the best time to visit Hargeisa?
In general the best time to visit Hargeisa is probably January, February, March, June, 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 +31°C in June and it has 8 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 January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Hargeisa in different months
This is the average weather in Hargeisa for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, June, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 15 sunny days in November and the temperature ranges from +15°C to +26°C.
April, May, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +30°C during May.
Climate in Hargeisa
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Hargeisa for each month:
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Hargeisa during the whole year:
The hottest month in Hargeisa is June with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +13°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Hargeisa looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Hargeisa is January with average humidity going up to 73%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 54%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Hargeisa during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is November with approximately 15 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 11 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 16 rainy days and 51 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hargeisa:
What is the hottest month in Hargeisa?
The hottest month in Hargeisa is June with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Hargeisa?
The coldest month in Hargeisa is January with minimum temperatures of +13°C.
Is Hargeisa worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Hargeisa usually has great weather. The best month is probably June with +31°C and 8 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Hargeisa?
if you're looking to visit Hargeisa when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, May, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 2 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Hargeisa
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hargeisa, 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.