Average Monthly Sunshine in Mogadishu

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mogadishu receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Mogadishu vary. From a high of 282 hours in March, to a low of 218 hours in June, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 3083 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 9.4 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in June, with about 7.3 hours of daily sunlight.

Mogadishu’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mogadishu enjoys an average of 3083 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

May, Mogadishu’s wettest month, receives 68 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mogadishu Precipitation page.