Djibouti weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 48 | 59 | 76 |
| Day | 37° | 32° | 29° |
| Night | 29° | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° | 29° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 3 | 7 | 7 |
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
Djibouti in October: quick answers
Is Djibouti hot in October?
Yes. In October, Djibouti is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Djibouti in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Djibouti in October?
Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 25 mm.
Djibouti month by month
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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