Somali weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Somali, Ethiopia. Like most weather services, we show Somali at one spot: Jijiga, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (58°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 82%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season Apr, Jul–Sep
About Jijiga weather
Is it raining in Jijiga right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Jijiga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 12–15°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Jijiga lately?
In the past 7 days, Jijiga had 2 rainy days and 4.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jijiga?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes, sunscreen and a warm layer for the evenings.
Somali weather by month
When is the best time to visit Somali?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Somali is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Somali?
August is the wettest month, with about 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Somali?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (85°F) and lows of 14°C (57°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F).
Does Somali have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is August at about 123 mm (4.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Jijiga), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Somali
Weather can differ a lot within Somali: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jijiga | Nov–Feb | None | 25–29°C | 688 mm |
| Warder | Jun–Jul, Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 362 mm |
| Ārabī | Nov–Feb | None | 29–35°C | 443 mm |
| Gode | May–Aug, Nov–Jan | None | 33–38°C | 293 mm |
| Degeh Bur | Nov–Jan | None | 28–34°C | 477 mm |
| Kebri Dahar | May–Aug, Nov–Jan | None | 33–37°C | 315 mm |
| Lasoano | Jul, Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 342 mm |
| Qorof | Dec–Feb | None | 33–36°C | 288 mm |
| Yamarugley | Jul, Dec–Feb | None | 33–36°C | 311 mm |
| Fadhigaradle | Jun–Jul, Nov–Feb | None | 33–37°C | 327 mm |
| Neefkuceliye | Jul, Dec–Feb | None | 32–36°C | 342 mm |
| Chinahsen | Nov–Feb | None | 25–29°C | 688 mm |