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When is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
In general the best time to visit Mogadishu is probably April, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is March, April, December. Average maximum temperatures are up to +31°C in April and it has 3 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 August, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Mogadishu in different months
This is the average weather in Mogadishu for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +31°C during March.
In April, May, November the weather is average. Expect around 70 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 77 mm in May.
Climate in Mogadishu
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Mogadishu for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +32°C | +34°C | +34°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +29°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +32°C | +34°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +31°C | +29°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +22°C | +20°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +27°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 56 | 77 | 45 | 44 | 32 | 21 | 38 | 61 | 27 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 2 | 8 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 12 |
| 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 Mogadishu during the whole year:
The hottest month in Mogadishu is April with average maximum temperature going up to +31°C. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +23°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Mogadishu during the whole year:
Mogadishu achieves its warmest water temperature in April, where the average sea temperature goes up to +29°C. Coldest water temperature is in August with +26°C in average.
When can you swim in Mogadishu?
You can swim in Mogadishu from January to December:
- In April - May the water is very warm (28°C);
- In January - December the water is warm (25°C - 28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Mogadishu looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Mogadishu is November with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 76%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Mogadishu during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 1 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 27 rainy days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mogadishu:
What is the hottest month in Mogadishu?
The hottest month in Mogadishu is April with average maximum temperature of +31°C.
What is the coldest month in Mogadishu?
The coldest month in Mogadishu is July with minimum temperatures of +23°C.
Is Mogadishu worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Mogadishu in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +31°C and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Mogadishu?
if you're looking to visit Mogadishu when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, November, April. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 1 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Mogadishu
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mogadishu, 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.