Climate Insights for Berbera

Somalia

Hottest
June
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
23°C low74°F low
Wettest
November
31 mm rain1.2 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Berbera is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 143 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 31 mm 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.The climate in Berbera is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 5.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in 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 74°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 24°Min: 23°FebMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°MarMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 32°Average: 31°Min: 29°JunMax: 36°Average: 33°Min: 31°JulMax: 35°Average: 32°Min: 31°AugMax: 34°Average: 32°Min: 31°SepMax: 34°Average: 32°Min: 31°OctMax: 30°Average: 29°Min: 28°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 83°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 90°FAverage: 87°FMin: 85°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 91°FMin: 88°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 90°FMin: 87°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 90°FMin: 87°FSepMax: 94°FAverage: 90°FMin: 87°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 85°FMin: 82°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 77°FMin: 75°F
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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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 74°F to 96°F. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmMarPrecipitation: 13mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmMayPrecipitation: 11mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmAugPrecipitation: 2mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 20mmNovPrecipitation: 31mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0.1inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inNovPrecipitation: 1.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Berbera is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 143 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 31 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2 mm. That's 29 mm 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 a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.1 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/h35km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 33km/hAugWind Speed: 26km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 11km/hNovWind Speed: 12km/hDecWind Speed: 13km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 21mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 7mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

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.Berbera is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 14mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 18mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°76°F
Feb25°77°F
Mar26°79°F
Apr28°83°F
May31°87°F
Jun33°91°F
Jul32°90°F
Aug32°90°F
Sep32°90°F
Oct29°85°F
Nov27°80°F
Dec25°77°F

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 9 mm 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 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 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 96°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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.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 Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C74 °F
26 °C78 °F
13 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
26 °C79 °F
13 km/h8 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
27 °C81 °F
12 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
29 °C85 °F
32 °C90 °F
13 km/h8 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
31 °C88 °F
36 °C96 °F
26 km/h16 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
31 °C87 °F
35 °C95 °F
33 km/h21 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
31 °C87 °F
34 °C94 °F
26 km/h16 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
31 °C87 °F
34 °C94 °F
17 km/h11 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
28 °C82 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in