AI-generatedZeila at a glance
- Best time
- Oct – Apr
- Warmest month
- Jul · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Sep · 30.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,710 h
- Rain a year
- 214 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Zeila
Zeila has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year, Zeila is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zeila
The best time to visit Zeila is from October to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go all year round. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in January. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is November with 35 mm of precipitation.
Zeila through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zeila in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 30–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Zeila in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–40 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days in all
Zeila in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 30–37 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days in all
Zeila in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
All year
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: February – March, December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: October – April
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 33°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
05:5517:48
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 05:42–06:23 · evening 17:20–18:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:34–05:42 · evening 18:02–18:10
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 Zeila compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea cools from 31° to 29°. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 27° | 25° |
| Sea | 31° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Zeila in October?
In October, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min05:55 – 17:48
- UV index
- 12 · 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
- 30 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %76 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %80 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Compare two months in Zeila
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Zeila: score 93 against 85. In March, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in March. March has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 24° |
| Sea | 30.5° | 26.9° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 hbetter | 7.1 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 15 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zeila month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · Sea 26° · 6.5 h
In January, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 23 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in January92February28° · Sea 26° · 6.6 h
In February, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 10 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in February93March30° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In March, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in March89April32° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In April, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in April75May35° · Sea 31° · 7.9 h
In May, Zeila is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in May58June38° · Sea 31° · 6.8 h
In June, Zeila is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 30.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in June59July40° · Sea 30° · 7.1 h
In July, Zeila is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in July61August39° · Sea 30° · 7.9 h
In August, Zeila is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in August69September37° · Sea 31° · 8.3 h
In September, Zeila is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 30.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in September85October33° · Sea 31° · 8.1 h
In October, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in October91November30° · Sea 29° · 7.8 h
In November, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in November90December28° · Sea 27° · 7.1 h
In December, Zeila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 22 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Zeila.
Zeila in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zeila
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in July (30°). 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) all year, on about 350 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 28° | 23° | 26.2° | 6.5 h | 8 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 92 | 28° | 23° | 26.1° | 6.6 h | 3 | 10 |
| MarchMar | 93 | 30° | 24° | 26.9° | 7.1 h | 4 | 15 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 32° | 26° | 28.6° | 7.8 h | 5 | 27 |
| MayMay | 75 | 35° | 28° | 30.5° | 7.9 h | 4 | 24 |
| JuneJun | 58 | 38° | 29° | 30.8° | 6.8 h | 0 | 3 |
| JulyJul | 59 | 40° | 30° | 29.8° | 7.1 h | 1 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 61 | 39° | 30° | 29.9° | 7.9 h | 3 | 13 |
| SeptemberSep | 69 | 37° | 29° | 30.9° | 8.3 h | 2 | 8 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 33° | 26° | 30.5° | 8.1 h | 7 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 91 | 30° | 24° | 28.5° | 7.8 h | 7 | 35 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 28° | 23° | 27.0° | 7.1 h | 7 | 22 |
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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Sea temperature in Zeila
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.9 – 31.0 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Zeila ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 30.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in September, while the air already peaks in July. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in September, eight out of ten years were between 30.0 and 31.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.2° | 25.7° | 26.6° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.1° | 25.6° | 26.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 26.9° | 26.2° | 27.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.1° | warm |
| MayMay | 30.5° | 30.0° | 31.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.8° | 30.1° | 31.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.4° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 30.9° | 30.0° | 31.5° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.5° | 29.9° | 31.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.0° | 26.6° | 27.5° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Zeila
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 8.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Zeila, 68 % 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 Zeila: 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, Zeila has about 7 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zeila
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
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 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 Zeila
How breezy and how cloudy Zeila 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 Zeila typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: all year except Dec.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 30 % of the sky over Zeila: mostly sunny, with about 8.1 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 Zeila
How often the day gets hot in Zeila (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, Zeila has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Zeila
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Zeila 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.
Zeila has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60).
- 90
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 60
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 31 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 40 min
- Distance
- 5,960 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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Zeila vs Djibouti
In October the holiday weather in Zeila and Djibouti is about equally good (score 85 vs 82). During the day it is about as warm in Djibouti as in Zeila. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Zeila | Djibouti |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 82 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Oct – Apr | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Zeila
When is the best time to visit Zeila?
The best time to visit Zeila is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Zeila?
The sea temperature in Zeila ranges from 26.1 °C in February to 30.9 °C in September. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Zeila in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Zeila?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Zeila?
The wettest month is November with 35 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zeila get?
Zeila gets around 2,710 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.3 hours a day; in January there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Zeila in?
Zeila is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zeila?
A nonstop flight from London to Zeila takes about 7 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,960 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zeila?
Zeila has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 60). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 90, May half-term 72, summer holidays 60, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 88.