Climate and monthly weather forecast
Luuq, Somalia

Luuq, situated in the hot heartland of Somalia, is categorized under the BWh classification in the Köppen climate system. Characterized as a subtropical desert, its environmental conditions exhibit aridity and extreme heat throughout the year. The yearly temperature trends show minimal variation, with the high temperature ranging from 33.5°C to 40.5°C, and the low temperature fluctuations are from 22.6°C to 25.3°C.

Regularly, the intensity of heat reaches the peak in the third month with an average high of 40.5°C. Fortunately, nocturnal cooling offers relief, cranking down the mercury to a lower temperature inching around 25.3°C. Daylight hours remain quite consistent during the year, with the average duration oscillating between 11.9 hours to 12.3 hours.

As for precipitation, Luuq endures remarkably dry conditions with minimal annual rainfall. The driest months being January, February, and August with only a mere 1mm of rainfall. On the contrary, April welcomes the maximum amount of rainfall, totaling 82mm, followed by May which sees 52mm. Highlighting stark contrast, the rainfall in Luuq defies the typical subtropical pattern.

Identifying the so-called 'best time' to visit Luuq demands considering the intense heat and sporadic amount of rainfall. For those inclined to bear the scorching temperatures, the months of January and February present suitable conditions with the lowest recorded rainfall of only 1mm each. The average high temperatures during these months are 38.6°C and 39.6°C respectively, but the late hours bring a better reprieve with average low temperatures descending to 23.8°C and 24.5°C.

Visiting Luuq during April and May may challenge the comfort level of travelers, given the combination of high temperatures and the rare occurrence of rainfall. April sees the annual peak rainfall at a total of 82mm, followed by May's hefty 52mm. Meanwhile, the daytime temperatures often soar to 38.3°C and 36°C in these two months, with night temperatures marginally dropping to 25°C and 24.8°C, which can make for a rather steamy and uncomfortable visit.

Luuq's desert climate doesn't lend it to typical spring conditions. The months of March, April, and May experience an upward movement in temperatures, reaching searing averages from 38.3°C to 40.5°C. The night provides a bit of a break with temperatures that vary from 24.8°C to 25.3°C. Spring also marks the entrance of rainy weather in Luuq with rainfall accounting for 18mm in March, surging to 82mm in April, and then slightly deescalating to 52mm in May.

Summer months, spanning from June through August, perpetuate the heatwave in Luuq. The high temperatures moderately cool from 35°C in June to 33.8°C by August. A slight notch higher at night, the low temperatures dip from 23.8°C to 22.6°C in the same period. Surprisingly, Luuq witnesses a near drought condition during the summer months. June and July muster only 2mm of rainfall each while August records a similar low at 1mm.

Autumn in Luuq, extending from September to November, sees the temperatures on the rise once again. High temperatures rev up from 36°C in September to 37.5°C by November. The evenings remain quite warm with low temperatures resting between 23.5°C and 23.7°C. During this period, the rainfall also makes a comeback, totting up from 3mm in September to 50mm in November.

Despite it being winter, December does not promise any drastic drop in the temperatures in Luuq. The daytime temperatures uphold the desert heat with a high of around 37.8°C and the lower temperatures remain moderately high at around 23°C. Rainfall in December amounts to a slight 12mm, supporting the notion that Luuq remains faithful to its BWh climatic classification, delivering subtropical desert weather throughout the year.

The year in Luuq, Somalia initiates with a warm January. As winter prevails in numerous regions worldwide, the weather here provides a stark contrast with high temperatures hovering around 38.6°C and a low of a balmy 23.8°C. Experiencing an average daylight of 11.9 hours, the sunbahters rejoice over the extended sunlight hours. Weather in January »

Moving into February, Luuq experiences a slight temperature rise in comparison to January. The increased temperature doesn’t deter the locals as the city relishes the predominantly sunny skies from dawn till dusk. Despite the increase in temperature, the precipitation levels remain low but mimic the 1mm rainfall seen in the previous month. Weather in February »

March sees an uptick in the weather pattern with temperatures reaching a peak of 40.5°C, the highest in the early part of the year. Despite the temperatures, the precipitation levels skyrocket to an annual high of 18mm resulting in occasional moderate showers. Weather in March »

The weather conditions in Luuq become more dynamic with the arrival of April. The month brings with it a slight dip in the daily high temperatures, after the peak witnessed in March. However, rainfall takes a drastic turn, escalating to an annual high of 82mm. Weather in April »

As the calendar turns to May, Luuq experiences a noteworthy decline in both rainfall and temperatures. Arriving after April's peak rainfall, the gentle rains of May provide a reprieve from the heavy showers of the previous month. Temperatures move to a more comforting range, making it feel less strenuous than the preceding months. Weather in May »

In June, Luuq embraces the longer days of the year with an average daylight duration of 12.3 hours. Following the pleasant conditions of May, June proffers a balanced weather with temperatures and rainfall that largely remain steady, staying in the similar range to the previous month. Weather in June »

July marks the heart of summer in Luuq with temperatures reaching a high of 33.5°C. As per the season's demands, this month witnesses a minimal precipitation of just 2mm, providing a largely dry landscape. The daylight hours remain almost unchanged from the previous months, permitting ample sunlight throughout the day. Weather in July »

August inherits much of July's weather characteristics while presenting a slight decline in both high and low temperatures. While the city experiences another month of limited rainfall, maintaining a similar 2mm as seen in July, the daylight hours also start to recede gradually to 12.2 hours. Weather in August »

September brings a close to the extended summer with an ascending tendency in the temperature and negligible rain. The daylight hours unsurprisingly begin to shrink, giving way to slightly longer nights. Maintaining the summer’s legacy, the month continues with hardly any showers contributing to the prevalent arid landscape of the city. Weather in September »

As Luuq segues into October, it witnesses a jump in rainfall, reaching a significant 48mm. The temperatures, on the other hand, maintain an upward trend compared to September, rendering the climate warmer. Although shorter nights start to become a characteristic trait, the city receives around 12 hours of daylight. Weather in October »

November embraces Luuq with an upward shift both in the temperatures and the rainfall. The arrival of November brings about a slight increase in the precipitation with amounts close to 50mm, continuing the rainy trend from October. Weather in November »

The year signs off with a relatively stable December in Luuq as there's a drop in rainfall to 12mm, unlike the preceding rainy months, October and November. The gradual decline in daylight hours continues, tying with January for the shortest days of the year. Weather in December »