August Rainfall and Precipitation in Somalia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Somalia in August.

Somalia experiences precipitation in August ranging from almost none in Bosaso with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall to moderate in Mogadishu with 47 mm (1.9 in) of rainfall.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Somalia precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Somalia receive in August?

Hargeisa sees moderate rainfall in August, averaging around 24 mm (0.9 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Somalia in August?

Expect around 8 days rainy days in Hargeisa during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Somalia?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Somalia.

What is the wettest city in August in Somalia?

Mogadishu is the wettest city in Somalia in August according to our database, with average rainfall of around 47 mm (1.9 in).

What is the driest city in August in Somalia?

In our records, Bosaso stands out as the driest city in Somalia for August, averaging just 0.3 mm (0.01 in).

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