Mogadishu in May
The weather in May
In May, Mogadishu averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 86 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 27%.
Days are 1.1° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.
May scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Mogadishu. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 18:02 local time, giving 12 h 13 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 3 minutes over the month.
Why 66/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 86/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Mogadishu this month
Somalia's best in May
Mogadishu in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mogadishu?
May scores 66/100 for Mogadishu, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 8 wet days.
How warm is Mogadishu in May?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Mogadishu in May?
Mogadishu receives about 86 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 8 days.
Can you swim in Mogadishu in May?
The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.