Burao
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Burao month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Burao are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 14°C), and April the wettest (about 51 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2 | 14.2 | 0 | 11.4 |
| February | 29.2 | 15.5 | 0 | 11.6 |
| March | 30.8 | 18.0 | 9 | 11.6 |
| April | 30.2 | 19.8 | 51 | 11.4 |
| May | 31.1 | 20.7 | 32 | 11.4 |
| June | 31.9 | 21.2 | 5 | 11.2 |
| July | 30.8 | 20.6 | 5 | 10.2 |
| August | 31.3 | 21.2 | 6 | 10.8 |
| September | 32.0 | 21.7 | 7 | 11.4 |
| October | 30.1 | 18.8 | 25 | 11.1 |
| November | 28.0 | 16.5 | 15 | 10.9 |
| December | 27.0 | 14.7 | 2 | 11.2 |
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01 · OverviewBurao, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Burao took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Burao
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Burao
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Burao
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Burao
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Burao
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Burao
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burao
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01 · Q&AWhere is Burao located and what are its coordinates?
Burao is situated in Somalia at geographic coordinates 9.5221, 45.5336 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Burao?
Burao has a recorded population of approximately 99,270 and observes the Africa/Mogadishu time zone (SOS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Burao?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Burao include so-SO, ar-SO, it, en-SO, and the circulating currency is SOS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Burao?
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