Mogadishu Temperature by Month
Mogadishu, Somalia has a consistently comfortable climate year-round, with daytime highs averaging 30°C (86°F). Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
Mogadishu Monthly Temperatures
With minimal seasonal shifts, Mogadishu experiences a constant climate year-round. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in April to a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in August. At night, temperatures range from 26°C (79°F) in April to 24°C (75°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mogadishu by month:
The coolest part of the day is typically between 4 AM and 6 AM, while 3 PM is usually the warmest, when solar heating is at its peak. April, the city's warmest month, averages 260 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Mogadishu Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Mogadishu spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Mogadishu vs Somalia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Somalia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Mogadishu vs World: Temperature Compared
Mogadishu's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings — very cold winters and hot summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate — hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mogadishu?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Mogadishu, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 28°C (82°F) and humidity around 81% — considered very high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 31°C (88°F) with 77% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Mogadishu's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mogadishu climate page.
