When to go · Burao
Burao in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Low
- Somaliland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Somaliland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat).
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- BuraoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Somaliland overall
- Low
- Prices · Somaliland overall
- Medium
Somaliland overall: Hottest on the coast; rain starts to return inland.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Burao, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 3
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Aug: Low
Jan: Low
Prices
Aug: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat).
January: Inside Burao's best window: Nov–Mar.
Burao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen