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 in 2026, with an average temperature of 29.3°C, marking an anomaly of +1.6°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. The period of February to April 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for the country, with an average temperature of 27.12°C, an anomaly of +1.4°C. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest April for land temperatures, with the February–April period also ranking as the 2nd warmest globally.
What changed
Djibouti's consistently high temperatures this past month and season reflect a broader warming trend, with the country's average temperature having increased by +1.13°C since the 1961–1990 baseline. The year 2025 was the warmest on record for Djibouti, at 29.69°C. The nation continues to grapple with severe and prolonged drought conditions, with a national drought emergency declared in July 2025. This ongoing drought has led to an estimated 230,000 people facing crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity between July and December 2025.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warming in Djibouti is influenced by the broader , as tropical regions like Djibouti are already close to the limits of human heat tolerance and are experiencing significant temperature increases. The current ENSO state is Neutral, with a +0.11°C anomaly in the Niño 3.4 region for February-April 2026. However, forecasts indicate a strong likelihood of an El Niño developing in the coming months, with a 79% chance for June-August 2026 and 87% for July-September 2026. El Niño events typically lead to depressed seasonal rainfall in the western and northern parts of the IGAD region during the June to September season, which could exacerbate existing drought conditions in Djibouti. Djibouti is highly vulnerable to climate shocks, including droughts and flash floods, which have resulted in rising levels of malnutrition and food insecurity.
Looking ahead
The evolving El Niño phase suggests a heightened risk of drier conditions in the coming months, which could further intensify the ongoing drought and its humanitarian impacts.
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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.