Climate Insights for Hobyo
Hobyo District, Galmudug, Somalia
Climate Overview
The climate in Hobyo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 253 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 86 mm of rainfall. Hobyo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Hobyo is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 10 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 3.4 in of rainfall. Hobyo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Hobyo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Hobyo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Hobyo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 253 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 85 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.Hobyo is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 3.4 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 3.3 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
Hobyo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 27km/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 April, with average winds dropping to 15km/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 28km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 36km/h in summer, 24km/h in autumn.Hobyo is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 17mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 13mph 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 17mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 22mph in summer, 15mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hobyo 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 Hobyo 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.