Climate Insights for Berbera

The climate in Berbera is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 103mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 22mm 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Berbera sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 40°C. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Berbera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 103mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 22mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2mm. 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 moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 37km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 19km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 20km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 33km/h in summer, 21km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Berbera, which began on March 20, 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 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Berbera is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°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.