Our verdict
The best time to visit Djibouti is May-August
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 39℃ (102℉). In the winter months, it can get down to as low as 21℃ (70℉) at night.
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Djibouti when the days are longest, you should visit in August. The wet season in Djibouti usually falls during the months surrounding November each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
Keep reading to find out when the best times to travel to Djibouti are for whatever trip you’re planning. By the time you finish, you’ll have all the info you need, and you’ll be ready to start booking. Don’t know where to look or who to book with? Don’t stress! We’ve hand-picked our favourite online travel tools we use, know and love so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. Happy reading!
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Djibouti seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Djibouti as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Djibouti is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Djibouti
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Djibouti for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Djibouti climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Djibouti for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Djibouti in January
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Djibouti in February
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Djibouti in March
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Djibouti in April
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Djibouti in May
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average low temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Djibouti in June
- Average temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average humidity: 44%
- Average sunny days: 28 days
- Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in June, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Djibouti in July
- Average temperature: 35℃ (94℉)
- Average high temperature: 38℃ (100℉)
- Average low temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average humidity: 41%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in July, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Djibouti in August
- Average temperature: 34℃ (93℉)
- Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
- Average low temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average humidity: 46%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 10 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in August, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection as it's really hot all day and night.
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Djibouti in September
- Average temperature: 33℃ (90℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (96℉)
- Average low temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average humidity: 54%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in September, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
Djibouti in October
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 24 days
- Average rainfall: 9mm (0") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Djibouti in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 18 days
- Average rainfall: 24mm (1") over 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Djibouti in December
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 69%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Djibouti in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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