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Burao in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (heat).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 20°C (68°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Low
Somaliland overall
Prices
Medium
Somaliland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Burao

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

Long-term averages
  • BuraoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), 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)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 20 °C (68 °F)

    Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • 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

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