Climate Insights for Burao

Burao District, Somalia

Hottest
September
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
January
14°C low58°F low
Wettest
April
40 mm rain1.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Burao is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 133 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 40 mm of rainfall. Burao sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Burao is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 5.2 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.6 in of rainfall. Burao sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 14°FebMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°MarMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°JunMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 21°JulMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°AugMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 21°SepMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 22°OctMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 20°NovMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 17°DecMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 15°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 81°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 65°FAprMax: 87°FAverage: 78°FMin: 69°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 78°FMin: 70°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 71°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 63°FDecMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°F
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Burao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 32°C. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Burao sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 58°F to 89°F. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 40mmMayPrecipitation: 35mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 4mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmOctPrecipitation: 16mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 2mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0inFebPrecipitation: 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.3inAprPrecipitation: 1.6inMayPrecipitation: 1.4inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.6inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.1in
Precipitation

Burao is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 133 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 mm. That's 40 mm less than April, 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.Burao is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 1.6 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0 in. That's 1.6 in less than April, 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: 16km/hFebWind Speed: 14km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 16km/hJunWind Speed: 30km/hJulWind Speed: 33km/hAugWind Speed: 30km/hSepWind Speed: 22km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mph25mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 10mphJunWind Speed: 18mphJulWind Speed: 21mphAugWind Speed: 19mphSepWind Speed: 14mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 10mph
Wind Speed

Burao is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 23km/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 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 31km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Burao is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. 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 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 15mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 19mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°69°F
Feb22°72°F
Mar25°76°F
Apr25°78°F
May26°78°F
Jun26°78°F
Jul25°76°F
Aug25°78°F
Sep27°80°F
Oct25°77°F
Nov22°72°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Burao is during January, February, March, July, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 32°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Burao is during January, February, March, July, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 73°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, September can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 89°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 Burao 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 Burao 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
14 °C58 °F
27 °C81 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C65 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
20 °C69 °F
30 °C87 °F
11 km/h7 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
16 km/h10 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
30 km/h18 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C69 °F
30 °C86 °F
33 km/h21 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
21 °C70 °F
31 °C88 °F
30 km/h19 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C71 °F
32 °C89 °F
22 km/h14 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
20 °C68 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C63 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
27 °C80 °F
16 km/h10 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in