What’s the climate like in Djibouti?
The current climate of Djibouti features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 42°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 36°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 20°C and in the warmer months around 30°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Djibouti in recent years was 50°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 24°C in January 2022.
On average, Djibouti receives 235 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Djibouti?
The best time to visit Djibouti for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Djibouti. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Djibouti
The climate table of Djibouti shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 6,7 | 27 | 39 | 29 | 8,3 | 17 | 9,4 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 36°C
- Highest temperature: 42°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 235 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,7 mm in June, 8,3 mm in October and 9,4 mm in December
- Wettest months: 39 mm in August, 37 mm in May and 29 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Djibouti
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Djibouti. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Djibouti
This graph shows how much precipitation Djibouti gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Djibouti
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Djibouti. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Djibouti
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Djibouti. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Djibouti
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Djibouti over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Djibouti by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Djibouti. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
