AI-generatedMogadishu at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,070 h
- Rain a year
- 415 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Mogadishu
Mogadishu has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year, Mogadishu is very sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: July – October, December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4217:46
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 05:29–06:10 · evening 17:19–17:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:21–05:29 · evening 17:59–18:07
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 Mogadishu in October?
In October, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 4 min05:42 – 17:46
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 48 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Mogadishu
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %66 %
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
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mogadishu
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 7.8 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Mogadishu, 64 % 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 Mogadishu
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
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 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 Mogadishu: 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, Mogadishu has about 9 rainy days with 42 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mogadishu
How breezy and how cloudy Mogadishu 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 Mogadishu 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 48 % of the sky over Mogadishu: variable cloud, with about 7.8 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 Mogadishu
How often the day gets hot in Mogadishu (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, Mogadishu has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Mogadishu
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in April (26°). 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 365 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 82 | 30° | 24° | 9.4 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 30° | 25° | 9.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| MarchMar | 78 | 30° | 26° | 8.9 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 31° | 26° | 8.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 56 | 29° | 26° | 7.9 h | 16 | 69 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 28° | 25° | 8.1 h | 16 | 45 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 27° | 24° | 8.1 h | 15 | 43 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 27° | 24° | 8.2 h | 12 | 32 |
| SeptemberSep | 85 | 28° | 24° | 8.2 h | 7 | 23 |
| OctoberOct | 76 | 29° | 25° | 7.8 h | 9 | 42 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 29° | 25° | 7.8 h | 14 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 30° | 25° | 8.9 h | 5 | 24 |
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
2.04° N, 45.34° E · 12 m · Africa/Mogadishu
Best time to visit Mogadishu
The best time to visit Mogadishu is from July to October and from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from August to September. Rain is most frequent from May to July and in November; the wettest month is May with 69 mm.
Mogadishu through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mogadishu in the dry season
Aug – Oct, Dec – Apr
Good
- 27–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Mogadishu in the rainy season
May – Jul, Nov
Good
- 27–29 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January, August – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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September has the better holiday weather in Mogadishu: score 85 against 76. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 2 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 76 | 85better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.2 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 42 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
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
Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jul, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Mogadishu month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
82January30° · 9 h
In January, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in January81February30° · 10 h
In February, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in February78March30° · 9 h
In March, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 22 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 Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in March59April31° · 8 h
In April, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in April56May29° · 8 h
In May, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 69 mm. On about 7 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 Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in May64June28° · 8 h
In June, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 45 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in June73July27° · 8 h
In July, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 43 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in July79August27° · 8 h
In August, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 32 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in August85September28° · 8 h
In September, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 23 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in September76October29° · 8 h
In October, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 42 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in October63November29° · 8 h
In November, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 65 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
Mogadishu in November80December30° · 9 h
In December, Mogadishu is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Mogadishu.
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Mogadishu vs. Hargeisa
In October Hargeisa has the better holiday weather (score 81 vs. 76). During the day Hargeisa is 1 °C cooler than Mogadishu. Hargeisa gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Mogadishu | Hargeisa |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 76 | 81 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Jul – Oct, Dec – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Somalia in October: the best places
In October, Mogadishu ranks 2 of 2 destinations in this country.
- Hargeisa28°81
- 2MogadishuThis page29°76
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Mogadishu 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.
Mogadishu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during May half-term (score 58).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 58
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 76
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 81
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,950 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 Mogadishu
When is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
The best time to visit Mogadishu is from July to October and from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mogadishu?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 26 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Mogadishu?
Rain is most frequent from May to July and in November; the wettest month is May with 69 mm. The driest month is February with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mogadishu get?
Mogadishu gets around 3,070 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.5 hours a day; in October there are 7.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Mogadishu in?
Mogadishu uses the time zone Africa/Mogadishu, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mogadishu?
A nonstop flight from London to Mogadishu takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mogadishu?
Mogadishu has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 81) and its weakest during May half-term (score 58). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 58, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 76, Christmas holidays 81.
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