AI-generatedJijiga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Sep, Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,350 h
- Rain a year
- 354 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,646 m
Climate in Jijiga
Jijiga 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 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Jijiga is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Jijiga
The best time to visit Jijiga is in June, in September and from November to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and from June to January. The wettest month is May with 73 mm of precipitation.
Jijiga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jijiga in the dry season
All year except May
Excellent
- 26–29 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Jijiga in the rainy season
May
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June, September, November – February
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
05:5617:52
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 05:43–06:24 · evening 17:24–18:05
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:35–05:43 · 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 Jijiga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 27° from start to end. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Jijiga in October?
In October, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min05:56 – 17:52
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
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
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Jijiga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Jijiga: score 96 against 79. Daytime highs are about the same. December has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 96better |
| Daytime high | 27° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 6 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Jijiga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January27° · 7.9 h
In January, Jijiga is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in January84February29° · 8.0 h
In February, Jijiga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in February79March29° · 7.0 h
In March, Jijiga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in March67April28° · 6.1 h
In April, Jijiga is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in April65May27° · 5.6 h
In May, Jijiga is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 73 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in May83June26° · 5.0 h
In June, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 22 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in June76July26° · 4.8 h
In July, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in July78August26° · 5.2 h
In August, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in August81September27° · 6.3 h
In September, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in September79October27° · 6.2 h
In October, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in October94November27° · 7.3 h
In November, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in November96December27° · 7.8 h
In December, Jijiga is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Jijiga.
Jijiga in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jijiga
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in December (11°), the warmest in April (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from March to September.
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 | 94 | 27° | 12° | 7.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| FebruaryFeb | 84 | 29° | 14° | 8.0 h | 1 | 4 |
| MarchMar | 79 | 29° | 16° | 7.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| AprilApr | 67 | 28° | 16° | 6.1 h | 12 | 64 |
| MayMay | 65 | 27° | 16° | 5.6 h | 15 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 83 | 26° | 15° | 5.0 h | 6 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 26° | 15° | 4.8 h | 9 | 32 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 26° | 15° | 5.2 h | 9 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 81 | 27° | 15° | 6.3 h | 9 | 32 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 27° | 14° | 6.2 h | 9 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 94 | 27° | 13° | 7.3 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 27° | 11° | 7.8 h | 1 | 6 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Jijiga
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 6.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Jijiga, 52 % 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.
Rain in Jijiga: 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, Jijiga has about 9 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Jijiga
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 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 and clouds in Jijiga
How breezy and how cloudy Jijiga 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 Jijiga typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Jijiga: variable cloud, with about 6.2 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 Jijiga
How often the day gets hot in Jijiga (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, Jijiga has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
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
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Jijiga 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.
Jijiga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69).
- 71
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 26 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.9 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 50 min
- Distance
- 6,110 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.
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Jijiga vs Harar
In October the holiday weather in Jijiga and Harar is about equally good (score 79 vs 75). During the day Harar is 2 °C cooler than Jijiga.
| in October | Jijiga | Harar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 75 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 25° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 11 |
| Best time | Jun, Sep, Nov – Feb | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Jijiga
When is the best time to visit Jijiga?
The best time to visit Jijiga is in June, in September and from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Jijiga?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Jijiga?
The wettest month is May with 73 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jijiga get?
Jijiga gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Jijiga in?
Jijiga is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jijiga?
A nonstop flight from London to Jijiga takes about 7 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,110 km.
Which school holidays are best for Jijiga?
Jijiga has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 69). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 71, May half-term 69, summer holidays 77, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 95.