AI-generatedHargeisa at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Sep · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,650 h
- Rain a year
- 205 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,261 m
Climate in Hargeisa
Hargeisa has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. September is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while December is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year, Hargeisa is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 22°
- Night, 23:00: about 20°
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Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:39–06:20 · evening 17:19–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:30–05:39 · evening 18:00–18:08
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 Hargeisa in October?
In October, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:51 – 17:47
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Mogadishu
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %67 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %87 %
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
Sunshine hours in Hargeisa
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 7.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Hargeisa, 59 % 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 Hargeisa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 15).
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 Hargeisa: 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, Hargeisa has about 6 rainy days with 27 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hargeisa
How breezy and how cloudy Hargeisa 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 Hargeisa typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Hargeisa: mostly sunny, with about 7.0 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 Hargeisa
How often the day gets hot in Hargeisa (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, Hargeisa has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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 Hargeisa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
PleasantOctober: nights around 17°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in September (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to August and from October to November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 97 | 25° | 13° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 27° | 14° | 8.2 h | 0 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 29° | 17° | 7.9 h | 3 | 16 |
| AprilApr | 70 | 29° | 19° | 7.3 h | 9 | 46 |
| MayMay | 66 | 30° | 19° | 6.9 h | 7 | 38 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 30° | 19° | 6.3 h | 1 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 29° | 19° | 6.3 h | 4 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 71 | 30° | 19° | 6.5 h | 6 | 22 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 31° | 20° | 6.9 h | 4 | 13 |
| OctoberOct | 81 | 28° | 17° | 7.0 h | 6 | 27 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 26° | 15° | 7.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 97 | 25° | 13° | 8.0 h | 1 | 3 |
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
9.56° N, 44.06° E · 1,261 m · Africa/Mogadishu
Best time to visit Hargeisa
The best time to visit Hargeisa is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to February. The wettest month is April with 46 mm of precipitation.
Hargeisa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hargeisa in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Hargeisa in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Hargeisa in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 26–31 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Hargeisa in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 25–27 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hargeisa for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hargeisa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Hargeisa: score 97 against 81. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 81 | 97better |
| Day high | 28° | 25° |
| Night low | 17° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 7.0 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 6 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 27 mm | 1 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Hargeisa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
97January25° · 8 h
In January, Hargeisa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in January95February27° · 8 h
In February, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in February82March29° · 8 h
In March, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in March70April29° · 7 h
In April, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in April66May30° · 7 h
In May, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in May70June30° · 6 h
In June, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in June76July29° · 6 h
In July, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 39 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in July71August30° · 7 h
In August, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 37 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in August71September31° · 7 h
In September, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in September81October28° · 7 h
In October, Hargeisa is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in October96November26° · 8 h
In November, Hargeisa is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
Hargeisa in November97December25° · 8 h
In December, Hargeisa is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hargeisa.
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Hargeisa vs. Djibouti
In October Hargeisa has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs. 59). During the day Djibouti is 4 °C warmer than Hargeisa. Djibouti gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Hargeisa | Djibouti |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 81 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 32° |
| Sea | – | 31° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Somalia in October: the best places
In October, Hargeisa ranks 1 of 2 destinations in this country.
- HargeisaThis page28°81
- 2Mogadishu29°76
Planning a trip to Hargeisa
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Hargeisa 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.
Hargeisa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 67).
- 74
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 73
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
- 81
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 97
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 55 min
- Distance
- 6,160 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 Hargeisa
When is the best time to visit Hargeisa?
The best time to visit Hargeisa is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hargeisa?
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 20 °C. December is the coolest month at 25 °C.
When does it rain most in Hargeisa?
The wettest month is April with 46 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hargeisa get?
Hargeisa gets around 2,650 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.2 hours a day; in June there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Hargeisa in?
Hargeisa uses the time zone Africa/Mogadishu, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hargeisa?
A nonstop flight from London to Hargeisa takes about 7 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,160 km.
Which school holidays are best for Hargeisa?
Hargeisa has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 97) and its weakest during May half-term (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 81, Christmas holidays 97.
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