Mogadishu weather
At 10:00 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Sep, Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 63%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Sep, Dec–MarOff season Apr, Oct–Nov
About Mogadishu weather
Is it raining in Mogadishu right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 26° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mogadishu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 31–31° and lows of 24–26°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mogadishu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mogadishu had 5 rainy days and 25.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mogadishu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mogadishu weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mogadishu is Sep, Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (80°F) in August to 30°C (85°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Mogadishu?
April is the wettest month, with about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Mogadishu?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (80°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
Does Mogadishu have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 72 mm (2.8 in).
How warm is the sea in Mogadishu?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 26°C (78°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Mogadishu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months