Somalia Weather, climate and geography

Weather & climate

Best time to visit

The Jilal starts around January and is the harshest period, hot and very dry. Gu is the first rainy season lasting from March to June. Hagaa, during August, is a time of dry monsoon winds and dust clouds. The second rainy season is from September to December and is called Dayr.

Required clothing

Lightweights and rainwear.

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