Kismayo climate
Kismayo (Somalia) has a tropical savanna (dry summer) climate (Köppen As). The average temperature over the year is 27 °C81 °F, and about 588 mm23 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kismayo climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 60.3 |
| Feb | 2984 | 2578 | 2781 | 20.1 |
| Mar | 3086 | 2680 | 2883 | 150.6 |
| Apr | 3086 | 2781 | 2984 | 893.5 |
| May | 2984 | 2780 | 2882 | 1546.1 |
| Jun | 2882 | 2678 | 2780 | 843.3 |
| Jul | 2780 | 2576 | 2678 | 441.7 |
| Aug | 2780 | 2476 | 2678 | 251.0 |
| Sep | 2781 | 2577 | 2679 | 180.7 |
| Oct | 2883 | 2678 | 2781 | 471.8 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2679 | 2882 | 692.7 |
| Dec | 2985 | 2679 | 2882 | 351.4 |
| Year | 3086 | 2476 | 2781 | 58823 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 29% | 6.5 | 12:08 |
| Feb | 76% | 30% | 6.8 | 12:08 |
| Mar | 75% | 29% | 6.9 | 12:07 |
| Apr | 77% | 46% | 6.3 | 12:06 |
| May | 79% | 46% | 5.6 | 12:06 |
| Jun | 78% | 52% | 5.2 | 12:06 |
| Jul | 77% | 52% | 5.4 | 12:06 |
| Aug | 77% | 44% | 5.9 | 12:06 |
| Sep | 76% | 32% | 6.4 | 12:07 |
| Oct | 77% | 33% | 6.5 | 12:07 |
| Nov | 78% | 39% | 6.3 | 12:08 |
| Dec | 77% | 29% | 6.3 | 12:08 |
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 Kismayo is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 30 °C86 °F and a low of 27 °C81 °F. The coldest is August, when highs average 27 °C80 °F and lows 24 °C76 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 3.1 °C5.6 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 588 mm23 in. The wettest three-month stretch is April–June, which brings 56% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March and September. The wettest month is May (154 mm6.1 in), the driest is February (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 75% in March to 79% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 15 km/h (10 mph) in November to 26 km/h (16 mph) in July.
Best time to visit Kismayo
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are June–March. Average highs then reach 27 °C80 °F to 30 °C86 °F. Precipitation is 2 mm0.1 in to 84 mm3.3 in per month.
The most challenging month is May, which is very wet (154 mm6.1 in) and humid (79% relative humidity).
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 Kismayo
- Wetter months (April–June, November) — highs 2882 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2678 to 27 °C81 °F, about 99 mm3.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–March, July–October) — highs 2780 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 2476 to 26 °C80 °F, about 24 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses.
How Kismayo compares
World Climates covers 9 places in Somalia. By annual mean temperature, Kismayo is the 4th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 2nd wettest. See all of them on the Somalia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Malindi (Kenya, As), Jomvu (Kenya, As) and Mombasa (Kenya, As).
Nearby places
- Climate in Garissa 323 km · 28 °C83 °F · 510 mm20 in
- Climate in Marka 338 km · 27 °C80 °F · 359 mm14 in
- Climate in Baidoa 405 km · 26 °C79 °F · 663 mm26 in
- Climate in Mogadishu 410 km · 27 °C80 °F · 329 mm13 in
- Climate in Malindi 417 km · 27 °C81 °F · 848 mm33 in
- Climate in Mandera 484 km · 29 °C85 °F · 410 mm16 in
- Climate in Jomvu 519 km · 27 °C81 °F · 894 mm35 in
- Climate in Mombasa 521 km · 27 °C81 °F · 894 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kismayo?
April is the warmest month in Kismayo. Its average high is 30 °C (86 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kismayo?
August is the coldest month. Its average high is 27 °C (80 °F) and its average low is 24 °C (76 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kismayo?
May is the wettest month with about 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation. February is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Kismayo?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are June–March.
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.