Day Forest National Park
Day Forest National Park is a national park in Djibouti established in 1939. It is listed as a Tentative World Heritage Site and is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia. Spanning 14 square kilometers, the park protects a unique woodland area.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to January offer daily highs between 25 °C and 28 °C and lows of 17 °C to 18 °C, with rainfall between 9 mm and 16 mm. Temperatures rise between May and September, with daily highs reaching 34 °C to 38 °C and lows of 23 °C to 24 °C. August is the wettest month, with 53 mm of rain across about 9 days, while June is the driest, with 8 mm of rain on about 2 days.
The park is located 55 km from the capital, Djibouti. The nearest airport is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport in Djibouti City, situated 59 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 53 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 35 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 26 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 10 | 24 | 29 | 18 | 8 | 26 | 53 | 29 | 23 | 9 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.