Climate Insights for Laḩij

The climate in Laḩij is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 100mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 22mm of rainfall. Laḩij is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Laḩij sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 37°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Laḩij is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 100mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 22mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 21mm less than August, 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.

Laḩij 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 April, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Laḩij, which began on June 21, 2026. Laḩij is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Laḩij is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Laḩij 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.