Cabudwaaq climate
Cabudwaaq (Somalia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 274 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Cabudwaaq climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3392 | 1966 | 2679 | 10.1 |
| Feb | 3594 | 1967 | 2781 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3697 | 2171 | 2984 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 3596 | 2474 | 2985 | 753.0 |
| May | 3494 | 2475 | 2984 | 371.5 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2373 | 2883 | 120.5 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2271 | 2882 | 50.2 |
| Aug | 3595 | 2271 | 2883 | 90.3 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2373 | 2985 | 130.5 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2373 | 2983 | 612.4 |
| Nov | 3391 | 2170 | 2781 | 461.8 |
| Dec | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 50.2 |
| Year | 3697 | 1966 | 2882 | 27411 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53% | 14% | 6.5 | 11:48 |
| Feb | 51% | 15% | 7.0 | 11:55 |
| Mar | 50% | 19% | 7.2 | 12:04 |
| Apr | 56% | 38% | 6.7 | 12:15 |
| May | 59% | 41% | 6.6 | 12:24 |
| Jun | 54% | 44% | 6.1 | 12:29 |
| Jul | 52% | 49% | 5.7 | 12:27 |
| Aug | 50% | 39% | 6.4 | 12:19 |
| Sep | 50% | 28% | 6.6 | 12:09 |
| Oct | 58% | 37% | 6.1 | 11:58 |
| Nov | 60% | 28% | 6.1 | 11:50 |
| Dec | 55% | 16% | 6.3 | 11:46 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Cabudwaaq is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C96 °F and a low of 24 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 33 °C92 °F and lows 19 °C66 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.5 °C6.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 274 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–March and June–September. The wettest month is April (75 mm3.0 in), the driest is January (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 50% in September to 60% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in October to 24 km/h (15 mph) in July.
Best time to visit Cabudwaaq
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January and July. Average highs then reach 33 °C91 °F to 34 °C93 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.1 in to 46 mm1.8 in per month.
The most challenging month is March, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Cabudwaaq
- Wetter months (April and May, October and November) — highs 3391 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 2170 to 24 °C75 °F, about 55 mm2.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (December–March, June–September) — highs 3391 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1966 to 23 °C73 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Cabudwaaq compares
The nearest larger place is Warder, about 127 km to the northwest. Compared with it, Cabudwaaq is on average 1.1 °C1.9 °F warmer. It receives 25% less precipitation (274 mm11 in vs 363 mm14 in). The difference is largest in May (1.5 °C2.7 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 9 places in Somalia. By annual mean temperature, Cabudwaaq is the 2nd warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 7th wettest. See all of them on the Somalia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Warder (Ethiopia, BSh), Mandera (Kenya, BSh) and Garissa (Kenya, BSh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Warder 127 km · 27 °C81 °F · 363 mm14 in
- Climate in Hargeysa 439 km · 23 °C73 °F · 334 mm13 in
- Climate in Baidoa 450 km · 26 °C79 °F · 663 mm26 in
- Climate in Mogadishu 478 km · 27 °C80 °F · 329 mm13 in
- Climate in Berbera 485 km · 30 °C86 °F · 162 mm6.4 in
- Climate in Jijiga 511 km · 20 °C69 °F · 687 mm27 in
- Climate in Marka 529 km · 27 °C80 °F · 359 mm14 in
- Climate in Borama 530 km · 22 °C71 °F · 435 mm17 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Cabudwaaq?
April is the warmest month in Cabudwaaq. Its average high is 35 °C (96 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Cabudwaaq?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 33 °C (92 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
When does it rain the most in Cabudwaaq?
April is the wettest month with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of precipitation. January is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Cabudwaaq?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–January and July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.