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Hargeisa in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Hargeisa in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Hargeisa, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Hargeisa in August 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Hargeisa in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 15 rainy days and 21 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+61°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
21 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Hargeisa has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Hargeisa in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Hargeisa for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +66°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +90°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.

Is Hargeisa warm or cold in August?

Hargeisa is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +66°F to +68°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the warmest months in Hargeisa, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Hargeisa in August

Hargeisa weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+61°F+61°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+95°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
17 mm21 mm17 mm
Wind
7 m/s6 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
57%55%54%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
868
Cloudy days
12911
Rainy days
121511
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 21 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 57% to 55%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 7 m/s to 6 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in July to 6 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Hargeisa in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 7 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Hargeisa is gradually decreasing during August, going from 7 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Hargeisa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain. Hargeisa is amazing in August with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Hargeisa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 51 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Hargeisa?

This is the weather in Hargeisa in August 2023:
1 August
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+89°F
2 August
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+85°F
3 August
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+82°F
4 August
☁️
+89°F
5 August
☀️
+89°F
6 August
☀️
+86°F
7 August
☀️
+88°F
8 August
☀️
+89°F
9 August
☁️
+90°F
10 August
☁️
+88°F
11 August
☀️
+88°F
12 August
☀️
+87°F
13 August
☀️
+88°F
14 August
☀️
+90°F
15 August
☀️
+92°F
16 August
☁️
+90°F
17 August
☀️
+90°F
18 August
☀️
+91°F
19 August
☁️
+93°F
20 August
☁️
+92°F
21 August
☁️
+90°F
22 August
☁️
+87°F
23 August
☁️
+85°F
24 August
☀️
+90°F
25 August
☀️
+90°F
26 August
☁️
+92°F
27 August
☁️
+92°F
28 August
☀️
+91°F
29 August
☀️
+90°F
30 August
☀️
+86°F
31 August
☁️
+88°F
In August 2023 Hargeisa had 16 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 76% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 7 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Hargeisa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Hargeisa in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+81°F) and the highest in 2009 (+84°F). The driest year was 2022 with only 58 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 349 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Hargeisa in August:

Is August a good time to visit Hargeisa?

August is a really good time to go to Hargeisa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Hargeisa.

Can you sunbathe in Hargeisa in August?

August is warm in Hargeisa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Hargeisa rainy in August?

Hargeisa is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Hargeisa in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Hargeisa in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Hargeisa

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Hargeisa, 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.