Best Time to Visit Djibouti
Djibouti · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Djibouti is December to February, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. June is the hottest month, with average highs of 40°C (104°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 22°C (72°F). It's a dry place, with only about 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain in a typical year. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Djibouti weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C 83°F | 22°C 72°F | 7 mm | 2 | 73% | 8.9 | Excellent 9.3 |
| February | 29°C 85°F | 23°C 73°F | 7 mm | 2 | 73% | 9.1 | Excellent 8.8 |
| March | 31°C 88°F | 24°C 75°F | 20 mm | 5 | 73% | 9.3 | Good 7.8 |
| April | 33°C 91°F | 26°C 79°F | 52 mm | 10 | 73% | 9.2 | Fair 6.4 |
| May | 36°C 97°F | 28°C 83°F | 25 mm | 6 | 62% | 9.2 | Fair 5.2 |
| June | 40°C 104°F | 31°C 87°F | 6 mm | 2 | 45% | 8.1 | Poor 2.7 |
| July | 39°C 103°F | 31°C 88°F | 21 mm | 4 | 44% | 6.4 | Poor 3.3 |
| August | 39°C 102°F | 31°C 87°F | 24 mm | 5 | 47% | 7.5 | Poor 3.6 |
| September | 38°C 101°F | 30°C 87°F | 27 mm | 5 | 51% | 8.8 | Poor 3.8 |
| October | 34°C 93°F | 27°C 80°F | 26 mm | 5 | 65% | 10 | Good 6.6 |
| November | 31°C 88°F | 25°C 76°F | 12 mm | 3 | 71% | 9.7 | Excellent 8.1 |
| December | 29°C 84°F | 23°C 73°F | 13 mm | 2 | 72% | 9.6 | Excellent 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Djibouti?
The best time to visit Djibouti is December to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Djibouti?
June is the hottest month in Djibouti, with an average high of 40°C (104°F).
What is the coldest month in Djibouti?
January is the coldest month in Djibouti, with an average low of 22°C (72°F).
What is the rainiest month in Djibouti?
April is the wettest month, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain. June is the driest, with 6 mm (0.2 in).
Nearby destinations
- Aden245 km · best December to February
- Sanaa434 km · best August to May
- Addis Ababa559 km · best October to March
- Asmara617 km · best September to June
- Mogadishu1089 km · best June to October and December to March
- Makkah1150 km · best January
- Jeddah1179 km · best January
- Khartoum1229 km · best December and January
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