Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Somalia? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
The climate of Somalia is dry, it is principally climate of deserts. There is northeast monsoon from December to February, during this you can expect moderate temperatures in north and hot in south. Then there is southwest monsoon from May to October, when you can expect hot weather and irregular rainfall. And then there are hot and humid periods between monsoons.
When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Baraawe, Bardera, Bosaso, Central Somalia, Galkacyo, Garowe, Gedo, Khatumo, Kismayo, Mogadishu, Puntland, Qardho, Southern Somalia.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is April, the average maximum temperature is 32.4 ℃ (90.32 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). The coldest month here is August, the average maximum temperature is 28.8 ℃ (83.84 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). 
When travelling to some places in Somalia, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. The highest point here is Shimbiris (2416 m) and the lowest point is Indian Ocean (0 m). So there are quite big differences in altitudes in this country, so you can expect the weather to be different in different altitudes as well. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in January is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in January is 31 ℃ (87.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.7 ℃ (72.86 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). At the end of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). The average rainfall is 0 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:00 and at the end of the month 12:01.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in February is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in February is 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 22.9 ℃ (73.22 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). The average rainfall is 2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:01 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:03 and at the end of the month 12:04.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in March is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in March is 31.6 ℃ (88.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.2 ℃ (77.36 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 31.1 ℃ (87.98 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32 ℃ (89.6 ℉). The average rainfall is 4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:04 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:06 and at the end of the month 12:07.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in April is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in April is 32.4 ℃ (90.32 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 25.4 ℃ (77.72 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32 ℃ (89.6 ℉). At the end of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). The average rainfall is 60.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:07 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:09 and at the end of the month 12:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in May is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in May is 32 ℃ (89.6 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.5 ℃ (76.1 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 32.2 ℃ (89.96 ℉). At the end of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.95 ℃ (87.71 ℉). The average rainfall is 73.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:12 and at the end of the month 12:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in June is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in June is 29.9 ℃ (85.82 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24 ℃ (75.2 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.95 ℃ (87.71 ℉). At the end of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.4 ℃ (84.92 ℉). The average rainfall is 87.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:14 and at the end of the month 12:14.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in July is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in July is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.4 ℃ (84.92 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.85 ℃ (83.93 ℉). The average rainfall is 78.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:14 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:13 and at the end of the month 12:12.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in August is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in August is 28.8 ℃ (83.84 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.3 ℃ (73.94 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.85 ℃ (83.93 ℉). At the end of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.25 ℃ (84.65 ℉). The average rainfall is 39.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:12 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:11 and at the end of the month 12:09.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in September is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in September is 29.7 ℃ (85.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.7 ℃ (74.66 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.25 ℃ (84.65 ℉). At the end of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average rainfall is 17.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:09 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:07 and at the end of the month 12:06.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in October is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in October is 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 24.9 ℃ (76.82 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). The average rainfall is 34.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:06 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:04 and at the end of the month 12:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in November is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in November is 30.1 ℃ (86.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.9 ℃ (75.02 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.3 ℃ (86.54 ℉). At the end of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.15 ℃ (86.27 ℉). The average rainfall is 70.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:01 and at the end of the month 12:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Somalia in December is this: The average highest temperature in Somalia in December is 30.2 ℃ (86.36 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.15 ℃ (86.27 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.6 ℃ (87.08 ℉). The average rainfall is 7.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:00 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:00 and at the end of the month 12:00.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Bosaso | temperature: - | highest temperature: 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉) | lowest temperature: 19.4 ℃ (66.92 ℉) | rainfall: 0mm | rainy days: - |
| Hargeisa | temperature: - | highest temperature: 23.4 ℃ (74.12 ℉) | lowest temperature: 12.1 ℃ (53.78 ℉) | rainfall: 1mm | rainy days: - |
| Mogadishu | temperature: - | highest temperature: 30.2 ℃ (86.36 ℉) | lowest temperature: 23.5 ℃ (74.3 ℉) | rainfall: 7.9mm | rainy days: - |