Djibouti weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
What is the weather like in Djibouti in September?
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.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 42 | 48 | 59 |
| Day | 38° | 37° | 32° |
| Night | 30° | 29° | 26° |
| Sea | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rain days | 6 | 3 | 7 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min05:57 – 18:09
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Djibouti
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Djibouti in September: quick answers
Is Djibouti hot in September?
Yes. In September, Djibouti is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C and nights stay around 29 °C. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Djibouti in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 31.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Djibouti in September?
Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total.
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