The climate of Djibouti

The current climate in Djibouti features temperatures ranging from a high of 42°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. 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.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Djibouti.

Temperature records

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.

Rainfall amount

On average, Djibouti receives 235 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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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 nice 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.

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Climate Table of Djibouti

The climate table of Djibouti shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Djibouti. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Djibouti

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Yearly Temperature in Djibouti

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Djibouti. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Djibouti

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Djibouti

UV index chart

This chart 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.

Average UV Index per Month in Djibouti

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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.