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Baidoa weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Jun – Aug, Dec
Warmest month: Mar · 37°
Sunshine a year: 2,550 h
Rain a year: 427 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC+3
Elevation: 441 m

Climate in Baidoa

Baidoa has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while July is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Baidoa is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Baidoa

The best time to visit Baidoa is from June to August and in December. In September and from December to April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is in April and in November; the wettest month is November with 110 mm.

Baidoa through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Baidoa in the dry season

May – Oct, Dec – Mar

Fair

31–37 °C by day
7.1 h of sun a day
37 rainy days in all

Baidoa in the rainy season

Apr, Nov

Poor

32–34 °C by day
6.6 h of sun a day
26 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Sep, Dec – Apr

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Apr, Nov

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Baidoa for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – August, December

Where to go in October

Air temperature33°CNight 21°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine6.1h / dayof 12.1 h daylightAll months Rainy days11days / month95 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 26°
Midday, 13:00: about 32°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
Evening, 20:00: about 26°
Night, 23:00: about 24°

05:4917:53

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 05:37–06:17 · evening 17:25–18:05
Blue hour: Morning 05:29–05:37 · evening 18:05–18:13

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Baidoa compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	33°	32°
Night-time low	21°	21°
Daylight	12.1 h	12.0 h

What is the weather like in Baidoa in October?

In October, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 3 min05:49 – 17:53
UV index: 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 22 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 60 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %30 %
Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent
Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Baidoa

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

July has the better holiday weather in Baidoa: score 58 against 40. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. July has 9 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.

October vs July, Baidoa
Month	October	July
Holiday weather score	40	58better
Daytime high	33°	31°
Night-time low	21°	20°
Sunshine	6.1 hbetter	4.7 h
Rainy days	11	2better
Rainfall	95 mm	7 mmbetter
Muggy days	22	3better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Baidoa month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

50January36° · 9.5 h

In January, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in January

50February37° · 9.6 h

In February, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in February

48March37° · 8.3 h

In March, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in March

27April34° · 6.8 h

In April, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 109 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in April

42May33° · 6.3 h

In May, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in May

57June32° · 5.4 h

In June, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa – and yet one of the best months here.

Baidoa in June

58July31° · 4.7 h

In July, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 7 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa – and yet one of the best months here.

Baidoa in July

55August32° · 5.4 h

In August, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 6 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa – and yet one of the best months here.

Baidoa in August

50September34° · 6.7 h

In September, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in September

40October33° · 6.1 h

Baidoa in October

45November32° · 6.4 h

In November, Baidoa is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 13 days, totalling 110 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa.

Baidoa in November

56December34° · 8.7 h

In December, Baidoa is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Baidoa – and yet one of the best months here.

Baidoa in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in March: 37°

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Baidoa

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Warm 20–24°
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 22 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in April (23°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 143 days a year, mostly from April to May and from October to November.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 33°Night 21°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	50	36°	21°	9.5 h	1	3
FebruaryFeb	50	37°	21°	9.6 h	0	1
MarchMar	48	37°	23°	8.3 h	2	13
AprilApr	27	34°	23°	6.8 h	13	109
MayMay	42	33°	22°	6.3 h	11	52
JuneJun	57	32°	21°	5.4 h	3	10
JulyJul	58	31°	20°	4.7 h	2	7
AugustAug	55	32°	20°	5.4 h	2	6
SeptemberSep	50	34°	20°	6.7 h	2	10
OctoberOct	40	33°	21°	6.1 h	11	95
NovemberNov	45	32°	21°	6.4 h	13	110
DecemberDec	56	34°	21°	8.7 h	2	13

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

3.11° N, 43.65° E · 441 m · Africa/Mogadishu

Sunshine2,550 hours a year

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Baidoa

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 6.1 hDaylight 12.1 hShare of daylight 50 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.1 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Baidoa, 50 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain427 mm a year, most in November

Rain

Rain in Baidoa: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 95 mm

In October, Baidoa has about 11 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 15 in September

Sun protection

UV index in Baidoa

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in September (UV 15).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 10 min
Fair skin: about 10 min
Light brown skin: about 15 min
Olive skin: about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & cloudsWindiest in July: 30 km/h

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Baidoa

How breezy and how cloudy Baidoa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 19 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Baidoa typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 6.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Baidoa: variable cloud, with about 6.1 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity342 days of 30° or more a year

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Baidoa

How often the day gets hot in Baidoa (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Baidoa has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Baidoa

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

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Baidoa in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Baidoa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
33
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
May half-term
May – Jun
45
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
56
FairBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
October half-term
Oct
40
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
53
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 8 h 40 min
Distance: 6,750 km
Time zone: UTC+3
Jet lag: Hardly any (under 3 h)

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Somalia

Currency: Somali Shilling (SOS)
Languages: Somali, Arabic
Sockets: Type C · 220 V
Traffic: Drives on the right
Dialling code: +252
Emergency number: 999

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Baidoa vs Mogadishu

In October Mogadishu has the better holiday weather (score 69 vs 40). During the day Mogadishu is 3 °C cooler than Baidoa. Mogadishu gets 2 more hours of sunshine a day.

Baidoa vs Mogadishu, in October
in October	Baidoa	Mogadishu
Holiday weather score	40	69
Daytime high	33°	30°
Sunshine	6 h	8 h
Rainy days	11	9
Best time	Jun – Aug, Dec	Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar

Through the year

OctoberBaidoa 33°Mogadishu 30°

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Somalia in October: the best places

In October, Baidoa ranks 8 of 8 destinations in this country.

Bosaso33°29°89
2Zeila33°31°85
3Hargeisa30°74
4Mogadishu30°69
5Berbera33°31°60
6Kismayo32°27°55
7Burao30°50
8BaidoaThis page33°40

All destinations: Somalia

Places nearby4 places within 700 km

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Frequently asked questions about Baidoa

When is the best time to visit Baidoa?

The best time to visit Baidoa is from June to August and in December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Baidoa?

March is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 23 °C. July is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in Baidoa?

The rainy season is in April and in November; the wettest month is November with 110 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Baidoa get?

Baidoa gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.6 hours a day; in July there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Baidoa in?

Baidoa is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Baidoa?

A nonstop flight from London to Baidoa takes about 8 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,750 km.

Which school holidays are best for Baidoa?

Baidoa has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 56) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 33, May half-term 45, summer holidays 56, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 53.