Climate Insights for Bosaso

The climate in Bosaso is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 74mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 19mm of rainfall. Bosaso is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Bosaso sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 37°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Bosaso is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 74mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 19mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. 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.

Bosaso is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15km/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 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Bosaso, which began on September 23, 2026. Bosaso 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 July at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Bosaso is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 10mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bosaso 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.