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Zeila in August

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
39°C (102°F) / 31°C (88°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Somaliland overall
Prices
Medium
Somaliland overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Zeila

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

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • ZeilaHighs around 39 °C (102 °F), lows around 31 °C (88 °F), rain on about 1 day
  • Gulf of Aden coast, Somaliland · Berbera, Zeilahot

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

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 Zeila, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 39 °C (102 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 1

    Jan: 1

  • 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 (extreme heat).

January: Inside Zeila's best window: Nov–Feb.

Zeila: 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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