Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mogadishu Climate
Mogadishu is a city in Somalia (02) with a population of about 2,587,183. Its average annual temperature is 27°C (81°F), with roughly 441 mm of rain per year.
27°C
Avg Temp
441
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Mogadishu Climate
Mogadishu has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 441 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
441
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 80° | 2 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 1 mm |
| March | 28° / 83° | 6 mm |
| April | 29° / 83° | 69 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 67 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 59 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 50 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 27 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 12 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 48 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 82 mm |
| December | 27° / 80° | 18 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Mogadishu
The most comfortable months to visit Mogadishu are typically September, January and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 34°C high). The coldest is August (near 21°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mogadishu are typically September, January and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mogadishu, Somalia has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 441 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is August.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Mogadishu average about 34°C (94°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.