ClimateAverages

Gaalkacyo Climate

Mudug, Somalia · population 61,200 · 2 weather stations within 200 km · records 1903 to 2025

Average annual daytime high
32.1°C
Warmest month · April
33.2°C
Typical daytime high
Coldest month · January
18.9°C
Typical overnight low

Gaalkacyo has an average annual daytime high of 32.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline. Its warmest month is April, when highs typically reach 33.2°C, and its coldest is January, with overnight lows near 18.9°C.

Month by month averages

MonthAvg highAvg low
January31.1°C18.9°CColdest
February31.7°C19.4°C
March33.2°C21.3°C
April33.2°C22.8°CWarmest
May32.7°C23.6°C
June32.0°C23.8°C
July31.7°C23.1°C
August32.0°C22.8°C
September32.4°C22.9°C
October31.7°C21.9°C
November31.6°C21.1°C
December31.4°C19.9°C

Temperature range across the year

17°22°26°31°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daytime high Overnight low
Hottest year on record
2023
+1.7°C vs. 1951–1980
Coldest year on record
1975
-1.1°C vs. 1951–1980

These figures reflect annual averages, not single-day records. Daily observations are outside this dataset's precision.

Is Gaalkacyo getting hotter?

Since 1900, Gaalkacyo's average temperature has risen by 0.0°C.

26.9°27.4°28.0°28.5°29.1°1951–1980 baseline19251950197520002025

20-year smoothed annual temperature reconstructed from station anomalies. Dashed line: 1951–1980 baseline.

Best time to visit
any time of year

Daytime highs sit within a comfortable 15°C to 26°C range.

FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gaalkacyo?

Gaalkacyo's average annual daytime high is 32.1°C, based on the 1951 to 1980 baseline period. The warmest month is April, with highs averaging 33.2°C, and the coldest is January, with lows averaging 18.9°C.

What is the warmest month in Gaalkacyo?

April is the warmest month in Gaalkacyo, with typical daytime highs of 33.2°C.

What is the hottest year on record for Gaalkacyo?

2023 is the hottest year on record for Gaalkacyo, running +1.7°C above the 1951 to 1980 baseline.

Is Gaalkacyo getting hotter?

Yes. Since 1900, Gaalkacyo has warmed by roughly 0.0°C.

When is the best time to visit Gaalkacyo?

any time of year typically offers the most comfortable daytime highs, in the 15°C to 26°C range.

Baseline period 1951 to 1980. Monthly averages are the mean of station observations weighted by proximity. Warming trend is the 20-year smoothed anomaly against that baseline.