The month in detail
What to expect in March
March is peak dry season in Mogadishu. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. September (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
March ranks 7 out of 12 months in Mogadishu.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
Feels like
very humid
22°
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Mogadishu is September (9.0/10), 3.0 pts higher than March.
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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 · Somalia
🗣️LanguageSomali
💶CurrencySomali Shilling (Sh)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️SafetyAt risk · 4/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 24%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Mogadishu ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SomaliaEquatorial tropical climate with a 9.0 → 5.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
2.05°N · 45.34°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mogadishu?
September is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.8h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days. The months of September & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Mogadishu get in September?
Mogadishu averages 8.8 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Mogadishu?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Mogadishu in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Mogadishu good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Mogadishu scores 6.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Mogadishu?
April is the most difficult month to visit Mogadishu, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.