Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Mogadishu, Somalia Average Monthly Weather
Weather score79Very good annual avg
Best months: January, February, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 8.5h per day, and rainfall totals about 490mm. Sea temperatures average 27°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
490mm
Annual total
Sun
8.5h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
79
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mogadishu, Somalia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August37mm average rain
August sits near Mogadishu's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, September, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August7.7 hours average sun
August is below Mogadishu's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August25°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August81 weather score
August sits close to Mogadishu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.