Climate Insights for Kismayo

The climate in Kismayo is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 435 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Kismayo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kismayo is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 17.1 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Kismayo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Kismayo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°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 6°C between highs and lows.Kismayo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.

Kismayo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 435 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 96 mm less than May, 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.Kismayo is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.8 in less than May, 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.

Kismayo 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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 21km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Kismayo is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kismayo 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 Kismayo 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.