When to go · Somaliland
Somaliland in May
Mixed month. 18 May national day in Hargeisa; the coast is very hot.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Medium
- Somaliland
- Prices
- Medium
- Somaliland
Verdict
MixedVoykit month rating for Somaliland
18 May national day in Hargeisa; the coast is very hot.
Weather in May
- Highlands · Hargeisa, Borama, Sheikhrainy
Mild at 1,000–1,500 m; gu rains around April–May and a second rainy spell roughly August–October; windy and dusty in summer.
- Gulf of Aden coast · Berbera, Zeilahot
Among the hottest coasts in Africa from May to September; winter is warm and pleasant.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Restoration of Sovereignty (National Day)
18 May
Parades and celebrations in Hargeisa.
Eid al-Adha
May 2027 (lunar — check)
Holiday; livestock markets busy beforehand.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Somaliland
- Medium
- Prices · Somaliland
- Medium
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast