Climate Insights for Berbera

The climate in Berbera is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 143mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 31mm of rainfall. Berbera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.

Berbera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Berbera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 143mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 31mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2mm. That's 29mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Berbera is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 22km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 13km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 29km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Berbera, which began on September 23, 2026. Berbera is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in June at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 23°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Berbera is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 9mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Berbera based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.