Climate Insights for Dikhil

The climate in Dikhil is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 185mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 43mm of rainfall. Dikhil is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.

Temperatures in Dikhil vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Dikhil is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 185mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 43mm of rainfall. May and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2mm. That's 41mm less than April, 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.

Dikhil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Dikhil, which began on June 21, 2026. Dikhil 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 June at around 40°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Dikhil is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 3mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 40°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dikhil 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.