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Tadjoura

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Tadjoura?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to parts of the Tadjoura region.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tadjoura month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tadjoura are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), January the coldest (average low 21°C), and January the wettest (about 68 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.721.46810.5
February27.221.86210.4
March29.523.76010.8
April31.725.93711.3
May36.128.71811.5
June41.331.0310.8
July41.531.7149.9
August39.630.43410.3
September38.730.11811.1
October33.126.42811.2
November29.523.85810.6
December27.521.95710.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1810

    In 1810 they defeated their rivals, the Asa-yamara or "red house" of the Afar, which opened the way for the development of the port and the Ethiopian interior.

  2. Documented history · 1880

    The value of trade in 1880-1 was estimated at the time as 29,656 rupees in exports and 18,513 rupees in imports.

  3. Defeat of Asa‑yamara rivals

    In 1810 the Adoimara defeated the Asa‑yamara (red house), opening the way for the development of the port and the Ethiopian interior.

  4. Trade value 1880‑81

    Exports were valued at 29,656 rupees and imports at 18,513 rupees.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Habib bin Hummad bin Muhammad

    Sultan of Tadjoura (1964–1984)

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Sultan's Palace

    Historic palace in Tadjoura, accessible with a guide.

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01 · Overview

Tadjoura, in brief

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02 · History

How Tadjoura took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Tadjoura

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Tadjoura

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tadjoura

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Tadjoura

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Tadjoura

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08 · Questions

Questions about Tadjoura

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tadjoura

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tadjoura located and what are its coordinates?

Tadjoura is situated in Djibouti at geographic coordinates 11.7878, 42.8822 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tadjoura?

Tadjoura has a recorded population of approximately 19,533 and observes the Africa/Djibouti time zone (DJF).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tadjoura?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tadjoura include fr-DJ, ar, so-DJ, aa, and the circulating currency is DJF.

04 · Q&A

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