Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Mogadishu, Somalia in May
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
79mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 79mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mogadishu, Somalia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May is close to Mogadishu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May79mm average rain
May is one of Mogadishu's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, September, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Mogadishu's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May28°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May75 weather score
May scores below Mogadishu's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.