Djibouti Climate
Top 5 Cities: Djibouti City, Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjourah, and Obock
This month in numbers
Djibouti experienced its 5th warmest April on record, with an average temperature of 29.3°C, marking an anomaly of +1.6°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. The period of February–April 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for Djibouti, with an average temperature of 27.12°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April on record for land temperatures, and the February–April period also ranked as the 2nd warmest globally for land temperatures.
What changed
Djibouti's consistently high temperatures over the last three months place it within a broader regional and global warming trend. The country's average temperature for the latest full year (2025) was 29.69°C, making it the warmest year on record. This aligns with a long-term warming trend of +1.13°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. While Djibouti sits at 127th globally for its latest one-month temperature anomaly and 144th for the three-month anomaly, the overall picture for the region indicates significant warming.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Djibouti is largely influenced by the , as tropical regions like Djibouti are already close to the limits of human heat tolerance and are experiencing accelerated warming. The effect also plays a role, as the arid conditions in Djibouti mean that soils cannot cool themselves through evaporation, leading to higher surface temperatures. The () can also influence regional climate patterns, though its specific state during this period would require further analysis. Djibouti successfully issued its first Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) warning in September 2025 for heavy rain and potential localized flooding, a significant step in strengthening early warning communication systems.
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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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 trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see 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.