The climate in Somalia

Climate zone: tropics

High humidity and hot temperatures make the weather in Somalia pleasant at times but also tropical humid. It is warm to hot all year round, inviting bathing at average water temperatures of 28 degrees. The warmest and rainiest state is Jubaland. The coldest is Banaadir. Due to less rain, the best time for traveling is from December to March. Most precipitation falls from April to November.

Data basis and methodology

The data from the individual measuring stations are based on the archives of the German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements. In order to determine a representative national average, average values were first calculated for each part of the country, which were then summarized at the national level. There are 3 stations in Somalia itself. In 2 cases, neighboring but nearby weather stations were also used to obtain more accurate values.