When to go · Somaliland
Somaliland, month by month
The best months for Somaliland: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatCool, dry highlands and a warm coast; the best month overall.Highlands: best weather · Gulf of Aden coast: best weatherCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatStill pleasant everywhere.Highlands: best weather · Gulf of Aden coast: best weatherCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatWarming; Berbera starts to heat up. Ramadan may fall in March in 2026–27 (check).Highlands: best weather · Gulf of Aden coast: fineCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilMixedGu rains in the highlands; dirt roads can wash out briefly.Highlands: fine · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Low
- MayMixed18 May national day in Hargeisa; the coast is very hot.Highlands: rainy · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- JuneMixed26 June independence anniversary; Berbera over 40 °C.Highlands: fine · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyAvoidCoastal heat and dusty winds; only Hargeisa is comfortable.Highlands: fine · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidHottest on the coast; rain starts to return inland.Highlands: fine · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberMixedHeat easing slowly; some rain in the highlands.Highlands: rainy · Gulf of Aden coast: hotCrowds: Low
- OctoberMixedSecond rains in the highlands; coast cooling.Highlands: rainy · Gulf of Aden coast: fineCrowds: Low
- NovemberGreatCool season begins; good for Laas Geel and Berbera.Highlands: best weather · Gulf of Aden coast: best weatherCrowds: Low
- DecemberGreatDry and mild; diaspora visitors fill some flights.Highlands: best weather · Gulf of Aden coast: best weatherCrowds: Low
Weather by region
How each climate zone rates each month.