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Best time to go to Jijiga

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Jijiga.
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When is the best time to visit Jijiga?

In general the best time to visit Jijiga is probably January, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +82°F in March and it has 10 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 May, June, July with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Jijiga in different months

This is the average weather in Jijiga for each month based on historic data:

In January, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 18 sunny days in December and the temperature ranges from +54°F to +77°F.

February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +82°F during March.

In May the weather is average. Expect around 24 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 74 mm in May.

Climate in Jijiga

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Jijiga for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+86°F+90°F+91°F+90°F+91°F+86°F+84°F+84°F+86°F+88°F+86°F+84°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+79°F+81°F+82°F+81°F+79°F+77°F+75°F+77°F+77°F+79°F+79°F+77°F
Minimum Temperature
+39°F+41°F+46°F+54°F+52°F+55°F+55°F+55°F+54°F+46°F+45°F+41°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
524953687671706766645654
Rain, mm
582771742531313644126
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
111113332111
Sunny Days
16131032212281518
Cloud Days
12121275121212991111
Rainy Days
2391924161717191552
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Jijiga during the whole year:
The hottest month in Jijiga is March with average maximum temperature going up to +82°F. The coldest month is July with the lowest temperatures of +61°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Jijiga looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Jijiga is May with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 49%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Jijiga during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 18 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 6 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is May with approximately 24 rainy days and 74 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Jijiga:

What is the hottest month in Jijiga?

The hottest month in Jijiga is March with average maximum temperature of +82°F.

What is the coldest month in Jijiga?

The coldest month in Jijiga is July with minimum temperatures of +61°F.

Is Jijiga worth visiting in winter?

Winter in Jijiga usually has great weather. The best month is probably March with +82°F and 10 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Jijiga?

if you're looking to visit Jijiga when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for May, April, October. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 5 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Jijiga

Source of the data

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