Capital city, Djibouti
Djibouti City weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Djibouti City
Nov–Feb is the coolest and is whale shark season (peak Dec–Jan). May–Sep is extremely hot, often above 40 C, with humidity.
Djibouti City weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan28°6 mm
- Feb29°6 mm
- Mar31°20 mm
- Apr33°51 mm
- May36°27 mm
- Jun40°7 mm
- Jul40°17 mm
- Aug39°27 mm
- Sep38°31 mm
- Oct34°21 mm
- Nov31°10 mm
- Dec29°14 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C83°F | 22°C72°F | 6 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| February | 29°C84°F | 23°C73°F | 6 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| March | 31°C88°F | 24°C75°F | 20 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| April | 33°C91°F | 26°C79°F | 51 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 36°C97°F | 28°C83°F | 27 mm | 62% | Very hot |
| June | 40°C104°F | 31°C87°F | 7 mm | 44% | Very hot |
| July | 40°C103°F | 31°C88°F | 17 mm | 43% | Very hot |
| August | 39°C102°F | 31°C88°F | 27 mm | 47% | Very hot |
| September | 38°C100°F | 30°C86°F | 31 mm | 53% | Very hot |
| October | 34°C92°F | 27°C80°F | 21 mm | 65% | Hot |
| November | 31°C88°F | 24°C76°F | 10 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| December | 29°C84°F | 23°C73°F | 14 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Djibouti City?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is the coolest and is whale shark season (peak Dec–Jan). May–Sep is extremely hot, often above 40 C, with humidity.
When is the rainy season in Djibouti City?
Rain peaks in April with about 51 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Djibouti City?
June, with average highs of 40°C (104°F).
How cold does Djibouti City get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 22°C (72°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 1.1°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.