Climate Insights for Mogadishu

The climate in Mogadishu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 429 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 76 mm of rainfall. Mogadishu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mogadishu is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 16.9 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Mogadishu sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Mogadishu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is April, 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 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Mogadishu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is April, 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 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.

Mogadishu is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 429 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 mm. That's 75 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.Mogadishu is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 16.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.4 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 3 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0 in. That's 3 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.

Mogadishu is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mogadishu is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu 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.