AI-generatedDjibouti at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Jun · 31.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,730 h
- Rain a year
- 217 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Djibouti
Djibouti has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year, Djibouti is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
05:5617:50
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 05:43–06:25 · evening 17:21–18:03
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · evening 18:03–18:11
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.
What is the weather like in Djibouti in October?
In October, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 27 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 Djibouti.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min05:56 – 17:50
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 19 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Djibouti
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %36 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %81 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Djibouti
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 30.4 – 31.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Djibouti ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 31.2 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in June, eight out of ten years were between 30.7 and 31.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.2° | 26.7° | 27.7° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.3° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.8° | 30.3° | 31.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 31.2° | 30.7° | 31.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 30.2° | 29.5° | 31.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.9° | 29.2° | 30.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 31.1° | 30.5° | 31.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.9° | 30.4° | 31.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.2° | 28.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Djibouti
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Djibouti, 67 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Djibouti
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Djibouti: 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.
In October, Djibouti has about 7 rainy days with 25 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Djibouti
How breezy and how cloudy Djibouti 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.
In October, the wind in Djibouti typically peaks at 19 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Nov – Sep.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Djibouti: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 and humidity in Djibouti
How often the day gets hot in Djibouti (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
In October, Djibouti has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Djibouti
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in July (31°). 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 329 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 27° | 22° | 26.6° | 6.4 h | 8 | 20 |
| FebruaryFeb | 86 | 28° | 22° | 26.4° | 6.7 h | 4 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 77 | 29° | 24° | 27.2° | 7.3 h | 5 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 31° | 26° | 29.0° | 7.9 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 50 | 34° | 28° | 30.8° | 7.9 h | 4 | 21 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 38° | 29° | 31.2° | 6.9 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 44 | 40° | 31° | 30.2° | 7.1 h | 2 | 10 |
| AugustAug | 42 | 38° | 30° | 29.9° | 8.0 h | 6 | 29 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 37° | 29° | 31.1° | 8.3 h | 3 | 12 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 32° | 26° | 30.9° | 8.0 h | 7 | 25 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 29° | 24° | 29.3° | 7.8 h | 7 | 26 |
| DecemberDec | 87 | 28° | 22° | 27.6° | 7.2 h | 5 | 17 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
11.59° N, 43.15° E · 6 m · Africa/Djibouti
Best time to visit Djibouti
The best time to visit Djibouti is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is August with 29 mm of precipitation.
Djibouti through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Djibouti in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Djibouti in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–40 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Djibouti in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–37 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Djibouti in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 27–28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Djibouti for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Djibouti
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December has the better holiday weather in Djibouti: score 87 against 59. In December, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 3 °C cooler in December. December has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 59 | 87better |
| Day high | 32° | 28° |
| Night low | 26° | 22° |
| Sea | 30.9° | 27.6° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 hbetter | 7.2 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 25 mm | 17 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 25better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Djibouti month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January27° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In January, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 20 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in January86February28° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In February, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 12 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in February77March29° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In March, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 16 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in March67April31° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in April50May34° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In May, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 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 Djibouti.
Djibouti in May43June38° · Sea 31° · 7 h
In June, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in June44July40° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In July, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 31 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in July42August38° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In August, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in August48September37° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In September, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in September59October32° · Sea 31° · 8 h
In October, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 27 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 Djibouti.
Djibouti in October76November29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In November, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Djibouti.
Djibouti in November87December28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 17 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Djibouti.
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Djibouti vs. Ta'izz
In October Ta'izz has the better holiday weather (score 89 vs. 59). During the day Ta'izz is 4 °C cooler than Djibouti. Ta'izz gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Djibouti | Ta'izz |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 59 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 28° |
| Sea | 31° | – |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Oct – Mar |
Through the year
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Djibouti 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.
Djibouti has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 49
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 85
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,920 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.
Frequently asked questions about Djibouti
When is the best time to visit Djibouti?
The best time to visit Djibouti is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Djibouti?
The sea temperature in Djibouti ranges from 26.4 °C in February to 31.2 °C in June. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Djibouti in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Djibouti?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 31 °C. January is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Djibouti?
The wettest month is August with 29 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Djibouti get?
Djibouti gets around 2,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Djibouti in?
Djibouti uses the time zone Africa/Djibouti, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Djibouti?
A nonstop flight from London to Djibouti takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Djibouti?
Djibouti has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 49, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 85.
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