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When is the best time to visit Djibouti?
In general the best time to visit Djibouti is probably May, October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +100°F in July and it has 11 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Djibouti in different months
This is the average weather in Djibouti for each month based on historic data:
In May, October the weather is great. There are an average of 14 sunny days in May and the temperature ranges from +82°F to +91°F.
January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +100°F during July.
Climate in Djibouti
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Djibouti for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +88°F | +91°F | +95°F | +99°F | +108°F | +115°F | +115°F | +111°F | +113°F | +99°F | +93°F | +91°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +81°F | +81°F | +82°F | +86°F | +91°F | +99°F | +100°F | +99°F | +95°F | +88°F | +84°F | +81°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +66°F | +64°F | +68°F | +73°F | +77°F | +79°F | +81°F | +79°F | +77°F | +73°F | +70°F | +68°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 74 | 58 | 51 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 75 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 17 | 23 | 35 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 32 | 27 | 26 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 7 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 10 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Djibouti during the whole year:
The hottest month in Djibouti is July with average maximum temperature going up to +100°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +73°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Djibouti looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Djibouti is April with average humidity going up to 78%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 51%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Djibouti during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 16 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 12 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 12 rainy days and 35 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Djibouti:
What is the hottest month in Djibouti?
The hottest month in Djibouti is July with average maximum temperature of +100°F.
What is the coldest month in Djibouti?
The coldest month in Djibouti is January with minimum temperatures of +73°F.
Is Djibouti worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Djibouti in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +100°F and 11 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Djibouti?
if you're looking to visit Djibouti when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, October, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 2 mm of rain.
Monthly weather in Djibouti
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Djibouti, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.