Mogadishu
Capital of Somalia
Mogadishu is the capital city of Somalia, with a population of about 2.1 million people. Located along the coast, the city features historic architecture and cultural sites.
What to see
The city contains several notable structures. Religious sites include the Arba'a Rukun Mosque and the Fakhr al-Din Mosque. Other landmarks include the Mogadishu Cathedral, the National Museum of Somalia, and the Daljirka Dahsoon monument.
When to go
Temperatures remain consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 27 °C to 30 °C. January, February, and March are the driest months, with almost no rainfall. The wettest conditions occur between April and July, with June experiencing the most rain, averaging 96 mm over about 10 days.
Getting there
Aden Adde International Airport is located 5 km from the city.
Top sights in Mogadishu
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 96 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 1 | 10 | 84 | 87 | 96 | 57 | 39 | 26 | 49 | 71 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Mogadishu (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Daljirka Dahsoon
- Fakhr al-Din Mosque