El Dibir climate
El Dibir (Somalia) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
El Dibir climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2678 | 2374 | 2476 | 40.1 |
| Feb | 2679 | 2374 | 2576 | 10.1 |
| Mar | 2882 | 2476 | 2679 | 20.1 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2679 | 2883 | 50.2 |
| May | 3289 | 2882 | 3086 | 60.2 |
| Jun | 3391 | 2883 | 3187 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 3392 | 2984 | 3188 | 70.3 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2882 | 3087 | 50.2 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2780 | 2985 | 70.3 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2577 | 2781 | 60.2 |
| Nov | 2882 | 2577 | 2679 | 210.8 |
| Dec | 2780 | 2475 | 2578 | 60.2 |
| Year | 3392 | 2374 | 2882 | 702.8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71% | 37% | 5.2 | 11:30 |
| Feb | 72% | 28% | 6.1 | 11:44 |
| Mar | 74% | 23% | 6.7 | 12:02 |
| Apr | 75% | 24% | 6.8 | 12:23 |
| May | 74% | 34% | 6.5 | 12:40 |
| Jun | 67% | 41% | 6.0 | 12:49 |
| Jul | 62% | 41% | 5.8 | 12:45 |
| Aug | 64% | 32% | 6.3 | 12:30 |
| Sep | 71% | 24% | 6.4 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 75% | 25% | 6.1 | 11:51 |
| Nov | 73% | 33% | 5.3 | 11:34 |
| Dec | 71% | 37% | 5.0 | 11:26 |
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 El Dibir is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C92 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 26 °C78 °F and lows 23 °C74 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 6.5 °C11.7 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 70 mm2.8 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 48% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–October. The wettest month is November (21 mm0.8 in), the driest is February (1 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 62% in July to 75% in October. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 23%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 12 km/h (8 mph) in October to 19 km/h (12 mph) in August. Daylight lasts from about 11.4 hours in December to 12.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit El Dibir
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–April: average highs of 26 °C78 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 1 mm0.1 in to 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 33 °C92 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 El Dibir
- Wetter months (July, September, November) — highs 2882 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 2577 to 29 °C84 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (December–June, August, October) — highs 2678 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 2374 to 28 °C83 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How El Dibir compares
Compared with Mukalla, about 383 km to the northwest, El Dibir has practically the same average temperature and receives 328% more precipitation (70 mm2.8 in vs 16 mm0.6 in). The difference is largest in June (0.9 °C1.5 °F cooler).
Of the 9 places in Somalia covered by World Climates, El Dibir is the 3rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 9th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Somalia climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Port Sudan (Sudan, BWh), Masirah (Oman, BWh) and Mahout (Oman, BWh).
Nearby places
- Mukalla 383 km · 28 °C82 °F · 16 mm0.6 in
- Jabal Qamar 607 km · 23 °C74 °F · 144 mm5.7 in
- Mina Salalah (Port of Salalah) 649 km · 24 °C76 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Raysut 649 km · 24 °C76 °F · 274 mm11 in
- Salalah 661 km · 27 °C81 °F · 364 mm14 in
- Aden 681 km · 30 °C85 °F · 131 mm5.1 in
- Qairoon Hairiti 683 km · 25 °C77 °F · 364 mm14 in
- Berbera 693 km · 30 °C86 °F · 162 mm6.4 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in El Dibir?
July is the warmest month in El Dibir, with an average high of 33 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in El Dibir?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 26 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
When does it rain the most in El Dibir?
November is the wettest month with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 1 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit El Dibir?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–April.
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 — most of all 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.