Monthly climate guide

Hargeisa weather in December

December in Hargeisa is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 18 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than November and about the same as January.

What stands out in December

Expect a big gap between day and night — about 14°C.
Compared with Mogadishu, Hargeisa runs roughly 2°C cooler this month.
Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
Outdoor swimming weather: around 28°C, mostly dry and sunny.

December is typically Hargeisa's coolest month.

Avg high

28°C

82°F

Avg low

13°C

56°F

Rainfall

18 mm

very dry

Humidity

68%

relative

Sky

22%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Hargeisa
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	28°C / 83°F	13°C / 55°F	3 mm	66%	24%
February	31°C / 87°F	14°C / 58°F	1 mm	60%	23%
March	33°C / 91°F	17°C / 62°F	17 mm	53%	24%
April	32°C / 90°F	19°C / 67°F	74 mm	58%	42%
May	32°C / 90°F	20°C / 67°F	42 mm	62%	47%
June	33°C / 92°F	19°C / 67°F	19 mm	54%	32%
July	32°C / 90°F	19°C / 67°F	17 mm	51%	36%
August	32°C / 89°F	20°C / 68°F	27 mm	50%	39%
September	33°C / 91°F	20°C / 68°F	35 mm	49%	39%
October	31°C / 88°F	18°C / 64°F	40 mm	56%	32%
November	29°C / 85°F	16°C / 60°F	27 mm	66%	28%
December	28°C / 82°F	13°C / 56°F	18 mm	68%	22%

What to pack for December

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is December a good time to visit Hargeisa?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Somalia cities in December

Mogadishu

29° / 26°C · 8 mm

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Hargeisa in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Hargeisa?

Yes. December is one of the best months for Hargeisa, with highs around 28°C and about 18 mm of rain.

How warm is Hargeisa in December?

Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Hargeisa in December?

Hargeisa typically gets around 18 mm of rain in December — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hargeisa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.