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Jijiga in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Jijiga in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Jijiga, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Jijiga in October 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Jijiga in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +26°C and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 44 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+26°C
Avg. max. temperature
+8°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
44 mm
Total precipitation
64%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Jijiga has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Jijiga in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Jijiga for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +26°C.

Is Jijiga warm or cold in October?

Jijiga is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +25°C to +26°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°C to +14°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Jijiga:

Climate in Jijiga in October

Jijiga weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+25°C+26°C+26°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+8°C+7°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+31°C+30°C
Rainfall
36 mm44 mm12 mm
Wind
2 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
66%64%56%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
2815
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
19155
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +25°C to +26°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 36 mm to 44 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 64%. Winds are calmer in comparison to September, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 2 to 8.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Jijiga in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Jijiga is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Jijiga based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Jijiga, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Jijiga wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 74 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Jijiga?

This is the weather in Jijiga in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+29°C
2 October
☁️
+29°C
3 October
☁️
+27°C
4 October
☀️
+30°C
5 October
☀️
+29°C
6 October
☀️
+30°C
7 October
☁️
+30°C
8 October
☀️
+30°C
9 October
☀️
+31°C
10 October
☀️
+30°C
11 October
☁️
+30°C
12 October
☁️
+30°C
13 October
☁️
+30°C
14 October
☁️
+29°C
15 October
🌧️
+27°C
16 October
☁️
+28°C
17 October
☁️
+28°C
18 October
☀️
+29°C
19 October
☁️
+26°C
20 October
☁️
+27°C
21 October
☀️
+29°C
22 October
☀️
+29°C
23 October
☀️
+28°C
24 October
☁️
+26°C
25 October
🌧️
+25°C
26 October
☁️
+25°C
27 October
🌧️
+25°C
28 October
☁️
+24°C
29 October
☁️
+24°C
30 October
☁️
+26°C
31 October
☁️
+26°C
In October 2023 Jijiga had 11 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +24°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Jijiga climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Jijiga in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+25°C) and the highest in 2022 (+27°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 181 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 548 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jijiga in October:

Is October a good time to visit Jijiga?

October is a really good time to go to Jijiga. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Jijiga.

Can you sunbathe in Jijiga in October?

October is warm in Jijiga. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Jijiga rainy in October?

Jijiga is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Jijiga in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Jijiga in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Jijiga

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Jijiga, 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.