Climate Insights for Zeila
Zeila District, Somalia
Climate Overview
The climate in Zeila is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 268 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 46 mm of rainfall. Zeila is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Zeila is hot. The average annual temperature is 85°F and approximately 10.6 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Zeila is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 75°F.
Temperature
Zeila sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 37°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 34°C. January 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 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Zeila sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 75°F to 98°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 93°F. January 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 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Zeila is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 268 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 3 mm. That's 43 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.Zeila is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.1 in. That's 1.7 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.
Wind
Zeila is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zeila is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zeila 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 Zeila 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.