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When to go · Djibouti City

Djibouti City in August

Avoid month. Very hot and humid.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
40°C / 31°C
average high / low
Rain days
0
Crowds
Low
Djibouti overall
Prices
Low
Djibouti overall

Verdict

AvoidVoykit month rating for Djibouti City

Very hot and humid.

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Djibouti CityHighs around 40 °C, lows around 31 °C, rain on about 0 days
  • Coast and gulf, Djibouti · Djibouti City, Tadjoura, Obock, Mouchahot

    Warm and humid in winter (25–30 °C); summer highs of 40 °C and more with dust-laden khamsin winds.

Hot season season

Very hot and humid; the city runs on an early and late rhythm.

Watch: Midday outdoors is dangerous; the lakes are not a summer trip.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Djibouti overall
Low
Prices · Djibouti overall
Low

Djibouti overall: Extreme heat and dust; excursions largely stop.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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