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Djibouti weather in August (Djibouti)

What kind of weather does August bring to Djibouti? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of August in Djibouti typically brings extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. August is part of summer. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 38°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 30°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Djibouti in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly a single day.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 277 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Djibouti. January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Djibouti climate page with graphs.

 

Djibouti, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 30°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 38°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 17 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 44%  
SunshineSunshine 277 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Djibouti in August

Find out more about the weather in Djibouti and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 30°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
9/10

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