October weather forecast
Somalia

October in Somalia marks the onset of the Dayr season, the second, shorter rainy season of the year. During this month, average temperatures throughout the country range from 25°C (77°F) to 35°C (95°F). The northern region, including Hargeisa, typically sees temperatures fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 30°C (86°F), while in the southern city of Mogadishu, temperatures generally range from 30°C (86°F) to 35°C (95°F).

October is slightly cooler than September, reflecting the downward trend in temperatures as the country moves further into the Dayr season. The temperatures continue to decrease marginally in November, the succeeding month.

The onset of the Dayr season in October brings an increase in rainfall compared to the preceding months. However, the total precipitation remains considerably lower than during the Gu season, the primary rainy season. While sporadic showers can occur across the country, the southern regions usually receive more rainfall than the northern areas.

Maritime influences persist in the coastal regions, often leading to slightly cooler temperatures and occasional showers. Meanwhile, the interior regions, being far from the coast, experience slightly higher temperatures and increased rainfall.

October in Somalia is distinguished by the start of the Dayr season, bringing a noticeable change in weather conditions compared to the preceding dry months. Although it does not hold any records for extreme weather conditions, October stands out due to the increase in rainfall and the slight drop in temperatures, marking a shift in the country's climate.

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• Mogadishu - October »
  On the first day of October sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:51. In Mogadishu, Somalia, in October, during 2 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Hargeisa - October »
  In Hargeisa, Somalia, in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation. In Hargeisa in October, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bosaso - October »
  October in Bosaso brings in further relief from the heat, most notably with an average high temperature reducing down to a manageable 33°C (91.4°F). In Bosaso in October, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Galkayo - October »
  October temperatures in Galkayo vary between a high-temperature of 33°C (91.4°F) and a low-temperature of 25°C (77°F). What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Galkayo?
• Berbera - October »
  In Berbera in October, the average water temperature is 30.5°C (86.9°F). In Berbera, in October, the average water temperature is 30.5°C (86.9°F).
• Kismayo - October »
  In Kismayo in October, the average water temperature is 26.8°C (80.2°F). October in Kismayo exhibits a slight increase in average monthly temperatures.
• Garowe - October »
  On the last day of October, in Garowe, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:24 EAT. A change in temperatures is noted in Garowe as September gives way to October, with average highs reducing from a very hot 38°C (100.4°F) to a hot 33°C (91.4°F).
• Merca - October »
  On the first day of October in Merca sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 17:53. In Merca the average seawater temperature in October is 27°C (80.6°F).
• Beledweyne - October »
  October marks the return of significant rainfall in Beledweyne with a notable increase - October records 69mm (2.72") rainfall, the highest in comparison to the rainfall from preceding months. October is the month with the most rainfall in Beledweyne, with 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation.
• Borama - October »
  October in Borama experiences a distinctive shift in weather patterns, indicating the year's transition towards the cooler months. Borama's shift into October is marked by a subtle change to a still moderately hot 27.4°C (81.3°F) from September's 29°C (84.2°F) in temperature.