The month in detail
What to expect in February
February is peak dry season in Djibouti. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (4% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
February is the best month of the year in Djibouti.
This month's conditions
What it's like in February
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
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Is February the right month?
February is actually the best month of the year in Djibouti. Good timing.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Djibouti
🗣️LanguageFrench
💶CurrencyDjiboutian Franc (Fdj)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘ+1.03°C/decade
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 40°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 6%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Djibouti ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
DjiboutiTropical climate with a 9.2 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.59°N · 43.15°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Djibouti?
December is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of December & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Djibouti get in December?
Djibouti averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.0/10.
What is the rainiest month in Djibouti?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Djibouti in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Djibouti good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Djibouti scores 8.9/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 9.0/10.
When should you avoid Djibouti?
September is the most difficult month to visit Djibouti, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.