Mogadishu Weather History
Somalia · Africa · Weather data 1976–today
Mogadishu sits 228km from the equator, 28m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot, dry climate with brief light rain (Hot semi-arid climate). Its record high is 34.8°C, set 2007-02-24, its record low 21.3°C, set 2022-07-19.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mogadishu
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Mogadishu?
The highest temperature in this record for Mogadishu is 34.8°C, measured on 2007-02-24. That is a recorded daily value from Mogadishu's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Mogadishu?
The lowest temperature in this record for Mogadishu is 21.3°C, measured on 2022-07-19. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Mogadishu get a year?
Mogadishu averages 454mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 123 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Mogadishu?
On 1995-07-04, 79.9mm fell on Mogadishu, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 18% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Mogadishu get a year?
Mogadishu averages 4263 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 11.7 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 Mogadishu?
Across the summer months Mogadishu averages a daytime high near 27.9°C, while winter nights average 24.2°C. The seasons here are set from Mogadishu's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Mogadishu?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Mogadishu is 39 km/h, on 2005-01-31. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
