Mogadishu weather
At 12:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.5 mm total). 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
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.5 mm total)
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 cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (1.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mogadishu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 25–26°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Mogadishu lately?
In the past 7 days, Mogadishu had 4 rainy days and 21.0 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).
Mogadishu weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months