Hargeysa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Hargeysa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Hargeysa are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 24–26°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and April the wettest (about 46 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.1 | 12.5 | 2 | 10.9 |
| February | 26.7 | 14.0 | 2 | 11.0 |
| March | 29.4 | 16.7 | 22 | 11.3 |
| April | 29.6 | 18.5 | 46 | 11.4 |
| May | 30.7 | 19.4 | 35 | 11.5 |
| June | 31.6 | 19.8 | 5 | 11.3 |
| July | 30.2 | 19.2 | 28 | 10.3 |
| August | 30.3 | 19.6 | 30 | 10.9 |
| September | 30.9 | 20.0 | 14 | 11.5 |
| October | 28.9 | 17.0 | 22 | 11.3 |
| November | 25.8 | 14.7 | 17 | 10.9 |
| December | 23.9 | 12.8 | 3 | 11.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 2002
During November and December 2002, an archaeological survey was carried out in the area by a French team of researchers.
- Documented history · 2003
In November 2003, a mission returned to Laas Geel and a team of experts undertook a detailed study of the paintings and their prehistoric context.
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- Hargeisa - the largest city in Somaliland
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- Hargeysa Cultural Centre
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Wikidata structured records for Hargeysa
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01 · OverviewHargeysa, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Hargeysa took shape
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01 · Q&AWhere is Hargeysa located and what are its coordinates?
Hargeysa is situated in Somalia at geographic coordinates 9.5600, 44.0650 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Hargeysa?
Hargeysa has a recorded population of approximately 477,876 and observes the Africa/Mogadishu time zone (SOS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Hargeysa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Hargeysa 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 Hargeysa?
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