Somalia

Somalia Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Somalia in August.

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Hobyo Las- Anod Bosaso Bardera

Thinking about venturing to Somalia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Somalia in August

August in Somalia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Mogadishu at 28°C (82°F) and very hot in Bosaso at 37°C (99°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Bosaso and 24°C (75°F) in Mogadishu. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somalia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bosaso with an average of 0.3 mm (0.01 in) to moderate rainfall in Mogadishu with 47 mm (1.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Somalia in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Somalia

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Somalia?

Temperature range in Somalia (August)

Precipitation variation in Somalia (August)

Hargeisa

In August Hargeisa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hargeisa →

Bardera

In August Bardera generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.5 mm (0.3 in)
6.9 mm (0.3 in)
8.5 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bardera →

Belet Uen

In August Belet Uen generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.7 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Belet Uen →

Bosaso

In August Bosaso generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bosaso →

Chisimayo

In August Chisimayo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
251 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Chisimayo →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Somalia in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hobyo 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.3 mm (0.1 in)
Las- Anod 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Bosaso 37°C (99°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Bardera 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 6.9 mm (0.3 in)
Mogadishu 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Hargeisa 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Somalia weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Somalia in August?

August in Somalia brings pleasant weather. In Hargeisa, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Somalia in August?

In Hargeisa, the average daytime high in August is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does Somalia get a lot of rain in August?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Somalia during August, with Hargeisa averaging close to 24 mm (0.9 in).

Is August a Good Time to Visit Somalia?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Hargeisa, August might be a good time to visit Somalia.

On average, the best time to visit Somalia is in January, February, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hargeisa. On the other hand, the months of April and May tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

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