Djibouti Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Djibouti City, Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah, and Obock
This month in numbers
Djibouti experienced its 4th warmest June on record, with an average temperature of 34.21°C, marking an anomaly of +1.3°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The all-time record for June was 35.31°C in 2025. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
The period of April to June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for Djibouti, with an average temperature of 32.11°C, an anomaly of +1.8°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This follows a trend of consistently warmer-than-average months, with May 2026 seeing an anomaly of +2.5°C. The country's annual average temperature in 2025 was 29.69°C, making it the warmest year on record. Djibouti is highly vulnerable to climate change, with projections indicating average temperatures could increase between 0.6°C and 2.4°C by 2050.
What’s driving change?
Djibouti's warming trend is primarily driven by the , as higher-latitude regions tend to warm faster than the tropics, though tropical regions like Djibouti are already near human heat tolerance limits. The country is experiencing intensified and prolonged heatwaves, with northern and eastern Djibouti facing severe heat stress in early June, with temperatures potentially reaching above 44°C. This is exacerbating existing challenges like water scarcity and affecting food security and agro-pastoral livelihoods. The evolving climate conditions in 2026 closely resemble strong El Niño years, which have historically brought below-normal rainfall to parts of the Greater Horn of Africa.
Looking ahead
The Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF) predicts a high likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the northern Greater Horn of Africa, including Djibouti, during the critical June–September rainy season.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Djibouti
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Djibouti – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Djibouti
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen BWh · AridDjibouti has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±4.6°C) and a wet/dry cycle (32× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Sep (-20 mm, -47%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Djibouti
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Djibouti changing?
Djibouti is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Djibouti come from?
Climate data for Djibouti comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Djibouti climate data cover?
The Djibouti climate profile covers Djibouti City, Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Djibouti
How often is the Djibouti climate update refreshed?
The Djibouti climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.