Djibouti Weather History
Djibouti · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Djibouti sits 1290km from the equator, at sea level. That combination gives it a very hot climate with almost no rain (Hot desert climate). Its record high is 45.4°C, set 2026-07-30, its record low 17.1°C, set 2005-01-02.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Djibouti
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Djibouti?
The highest temperature in this record for Djibouti is 45.4°C, measured on 2026-07-30. That is a recorded daily value from Djibouti's own series covering 1976 to 2016, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Djibouti?
The lowest temperature in this record for Djibouti is 17.1°C, measured on 2005-01-02. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2016.
How much rain does Djibouti get a year?
Djibouti averages 261mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 63 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 41 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Djibouti?
On 1982-03-31, 127.5mm fell on Djibouti, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 49% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Djibouti get a year?
Djibouti averages 4037 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.1 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Djibouti?
Across the summer months Djibouti averages a daytime high near 38.2°C, while winter nights average 22.3°C. The seasons here are set from Djibouti's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Djibouti?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Djibouti is 45 km/h, on 2026-07-26. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
