Month by month
| Month | Afternoon | Sea | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| February | 31.2 °C | 26.7 °C | 1 day | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| March | 31.7 °C | 28 °C | 4 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| April | 31.5 °C | 29.4 °C | 13 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| May | 29.9 °C | 28.3 °C | 19 days | Unfavourable season |
| June | 28.7 °C | 27.1 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| July | 27.5 °C | 26 °C | 20 days | Unfavourable season |
| August | 27.6 °C | 25.8 °C | 18 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| September | 28.5 °C | 26.1 °C | 12 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| October | 29.5 °C | 27 °C | 12 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
| November | 30 °C | 28 °C | 17 days | Possible, with trade-offs |
| December | 31.1 °C | 27.6 °C | 7 days | Ideal — one of the best times of year |
Nearby in October
Before you go
Three things to check once you have picked your dates.
Entry
E-visa to apply for online before departure. Passport valid for at least 6 months. eVisa needed before arriving at Mogadishu (a data breach of the eVisa system is reported); at Hargeisa (Somaliland) a one-month visa is bought on arrival.
For a British passport, per the UK Foreign Office on 4 June 2026. Rules change: check before booking.
Safety
Area advised against: all travel
Mogadishu lies in an area where authorities advise against all travel. Areas concerned: the whole country; the Awdal, Maroodijeh and Sahil regions (Somaliland, incl. Berbera) are advised against except for essential travel.
Official advice updated 4 June 2026
Health
CDC level 2 notice: Polio (global)
Vaccines · typhoid recommended for most travellers; hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are not already vaccinated; rabies, cholera and polio depending on activities and areas visited. Routine vaccines up to date (measles in particular).
Yellow fever · No yellow fever locally, vaccine not recommended. No entry requirement.
Malaria · Present. Areas: All. Preventive medication recommended: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine — prescribed before departure.
Mosquitoes · dengue reported: protect yourself from bites.
Per the CDC (page reviewed 25 August 2026); see a travel clinic a few weeks before departure.
Beau Fixe is not a safety or health authority. These notes summarise dated public texts and link to their source: France Diplomatie (Licence Ouverte 2.0), Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Source: CDC). Only the competent authorities are authoritative.
FAQ
Can you swim in Mogadishu in October?
The sea averages 27°C in October — yes, pleasant swimming.
How hot is Mogadishu in October?
Expect 29.5°C in the afternoon and 24.7°C at night, averaged over the last 10 years.
Does it rain a lot in Mogadishu in October?
Around 12 days with rain (≥ 1 mm) in the month — 39% of days.