Somalia
Somalia in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Somalia in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Somalia in August?
- Bosaso is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 40°C (104°F) in August; Erigavo is the coolest at 26°C (78°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Somalia in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bosaso (30°C (86°F)), and 2 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
40°
Bosaso
Coolest
26°
Erigavo
Driest
0 mm
Las Anod
Warmest sea
30°
Bosaso
August in Somalia ranges from 26°C (78°F) in Erigavo to 40°C (104°F) in Bosaso — a spread of 15 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Mogadishu, Hargeisa, and Boorama.
Best places in Somalia in August
97 
Mogadishu
Banaadir · Somalia
30° / 21° 26 mm Aug
70
Hargeisa
Woqooyi Galbeed · Somalia
30° / 18° 75 mm Aug
73
Boorama
Awdal · Somalia
29° / 18° 101 mm Aug
67
Burao
Togdheer · Somalia
31° / 19° 17 mm Aug
42
Berbera
Woqooyi Galbeed · Somalia
40° / 31° 5 mm Aug
31
Bosaso
Bari · Somalia
40° / 30° 0 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu | 30° | 21° | 26 mm | — | 97 |
| Kismayo | 30° | 22° | 22 mm | 25° | 95 |
| Erigavo | 26° | 14° | 32 mm | — | 86 |
| Baidoa | 30° | 20° | 4 mm | — | 77 |
| Boorama | 29° | 18° | 101 mm | — | 73 |
| Hargeisa | 30° | 18° | 75 mm | — | 70 |
| Burao | 31° | 19° | 17 mm | — | 67 |
| Las Anod | 31° | 21° | 0 mm | — | 62 |
| Gaalkacyo | 32° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 59 |
| Garoowe | 32° | 22° | 0 mm | — | 58 |
| Luuq | 34° | 23° | 0 mm | — | 54 |
| Beledweyne | 34° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 54 |
| Zeila | 40° | 31° | 8 mm | — | 45 |
| Berbera | 40° | 31° | 5 mm | — | 42 |
| Iskushuban | 34° | 24° | 0 mm | — | 42 |
| Bosaso | 40° | 30° | 0 mm | 30° | 31 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Somalia in August?
Average daytime highs range from 26° in Erigavo to 40° in Bosaso.
Can you swim in Somalia in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bosaso at about 30°.