Somaliland in June

26 June independence anniversary; Berbera over 40 °C (104 °F).26 June independence anniversary; Berbera over 104 °F (40 °C).

June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatCool season begins; good for Laas Geel and Berbera.
• DecemberGreatDry and mild; diaspora visitors fill some flights.
• JanuaryGreatCool, dry highlands and a warm coast; the best month overall.
• FebruaryGreatStill pleasant everywhere.

• Highlands · Hargeisa, Borama, Sheikhfine

  Mild at 1,000–1,500 m; gu rains around April–May and a second rainy spell roughly August–October; windy and dusty in summer.

• Gulf of Aden coast · Berbera, Zeilahot

  Among the hottest coasts in Africa from May to September; winter is warm and pleasant.

• Awdal: Borama highlands · Western highlandsbest weather

  Cooler than the coast; best Nov–Mar.

• Awdal: Zeila coast · Gulf of Aden coasthot

  Hot Apr–Sep; best Nov–Feb.

• Togdheer: Burao · Central Togdheerhot

  Hot and dry most of the year; the coolest months are Nov–Feb. Rain is scarce and irregular.

• Woqooyi Galbeed: Hargeisa (highland) · Capital area ~1,300 mbest weather

  Nov–Mar are the coolest and driest months; Apr–Oct hotter with occasional rain.

• Woqooyi Galbeed: Berbera (coast) · Gulf of Aden coasthot

  Nov–Feb are the most comfortable; Jun–Sep very hot and humid.

• Hargeisa29 °C (84 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 61 °F (16 °C), 2 rain days
• Berbera38 °C (100 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 0 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 0 rain days
• Borama30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 3 rain days
• Burao32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 68 °F (20 °C), 2 rain days
• Zeila38 °C (100 °F) / 30 °C (86 °F), 1 rain days100 °F (38 °C) / 86 °F (30 °C), 1 rain days

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Independence from Britain (1960)

  26 Jun

  Public holiday.

• Eid al-Adha check

  Islamic calendar, moves yearly · Hargeisa

  Public holiday; livestock market very busy beforehand.

Crowds · Somaliland

Low

Prices · Somaliland

Medium

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Somaliland, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Rated best or good this month

• Hargeisa

  Cooler, dry and breezy.