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Woqooyi Galbeed
Woqooyi Galbeed
Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia

Shimbiraale

Shimbiraale is a locality in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somalia, 707 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time18:10
10.13° N, 45.02° EElevation 707 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Shimbiraaleweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low30° / 20°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec

Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shimbiraale at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in June

Coolest month16°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

4 mm of rain

Weather in Shimbiraale

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Showers · wind 11 km/h · humidity 81%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct30°21°8.8 mm
Fri23 Oct25°21°9.9 mm
Sat24 Oct26°21°7.3 mm
Sun25 Oct27°22°4 mm
Mon26 Oct26°22°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct27°21°
Wed28 Oct25°20°
Thu29 Oct26°18°
Fri30 Oct28°19°
Sat31 Oct28°20°

When to go to Shimbiraale

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score969077635757535553698492
High25°26°28°29°32°36°35°36°35°30°27°25°
Low16°17°20°21°23°25°25°25°25°20°18°16°
Rain (mm)985511266481424551616
Wet days224850212533

What's on in Shimbiraale

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Somalia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shimbiraale

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shimbiraale

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 4 · 6 km

Fossils in Somalia
Jurassic · 4

Formations around the town

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shimbiraale?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shimbiraale.
What is the hottest month in Shimbiraale?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shimbiraale?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shimbiraale?
April is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.