Balbala weather in August
In August, Balbala sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 30°C, with 14 mm of rain across 3.2 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in August, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Balbala's 2nd-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balbala's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 30°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 14 mm
- 3.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:00 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 25%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.21 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.8
- out of 10
Balbala is place in Djibouti Region, Djibouti.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month.
A typical August day in Balbala reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 30°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs about 1°C cooler than July and about 2°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 30 |
| 2 | 37 | 30 |
| 3 | 37 | 30 |
| 4 | 37 | 30 |
| 5 | 37 | 30 |
| 6 | 37 | 30 |
| 7 | 37 | 30 |
| 8 | 37 | 30 |
| 9 | 37 | 30 |
| 10 | 37 | 30 |
| 11 | 37 | 30 |
| 12 | 37 | 30 |
| 13 | 37 | 30 |
| 14 | 37 | 30 |
| 15 | 37 | 30 |
| 16 | 37 | 30 |
| 17 | 37 | 30 |
| 18 | 37 | 30 |
| 19 | 37 | 30 |
| 20 | 37 | 30 |
| 21 | 37 | 30 |
| 22 | 37 | 30 |
| 23 | 37 | 30 |
| 24 | 37 | 30 |
| 25 | 37 | 30 |
| 26 | 37 | 30 |
| 27 | 37 | 30 |
| 28 | 37 | 30 |
| 29 | 37 | 30 |
| 30 | 37 | 30 |
| 31 | 37 | 30 |
How August really feels in Balbala
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Balbala weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 3rd-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° / 21° | 30 | 8.3 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
| Feb | 27° / 22° | 20 | 4.9 | 11.6 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 23° | 25 | 6.6 | 11.9 | 6.5 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 35 | 6.7 | 12.2 | 5.4 |
| May | 34° / 27° | 15 | 3.3 | 12.5 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 37° / 30° | 1 | 0.2 | 12.7 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 38° / 30° | 6 | 1.5 | 12.6 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 37° / 30° | 14 | 3.2 | 12.4 | 1.8 |
| Sep | 35° / 29° | 9 | 2 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 22 | 6.1 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 30 | 6.8 | 11.5 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 27° / 22° | 24 | 5.8 | 11.3 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 79% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 11%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Cloudier (%) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 17 |
| 2 | 83 | 17 |
| 3 | 83 | 17 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 84 | 16 |
| 6 | 85 | 15 |
| 7 | 85 | 15 |
| 8 | 87 | 13 |
| 9 | 87 | 13 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 88 | 12 |
| 12 | 89 | 11 |
| 13 | 89 | 11 |
| 14 | 90 | 10 |
| 15 | 90 | 10 |
| 16 | 90 | 10 |
| 17 | 90 | 10 |
| 18 | 90 | 10 |
| 19 | 91 | 9 |
| 20 | 91 | 9 |
| 21 | 91 | 9 |
| 22 | 91 | 9 |
| 23 | 91 | 9 |
| 24 | 92 | 8 |
| 25 | 92 | 8 |
| 26 | 92 | 8 |
| 27 | 92 | 8 |
| 28 | 92 | 8 |
| 29 | 92 | 8 |
| 30 | 92 | 8 |
| 31 | 92 | 8 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Balbala gets around 14 mm of rain over 3.2 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 10% and peaks near 11% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 10 |
| 16 | 10 |
| 17 | 10 |
| 18 | 10 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 9 |
| 24 | 9 |
| 25 | 9 |
| 26 | 9 |
| 27 | 9 |
| 28 | 9 |
| 29 | 8 |
| 30 | 8 |
| 31 | 8 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the muggy band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 72 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 51 | 49 |
| Oppressive (%) | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 72 | 21 | 1 |
| 2 | 5 | 73 | 21 | 1 |
| 3 | 5 | 72 | 22 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | 72 | 23 | 1 |
| 5 | 4 | 71 | 24 | 1 |
| 6 | 4 | 70 | 25 | 1 |
| 7 | 3 | 70 | 26 | 1 |
| 8 | 3 | 69 | 27 | 1 |
| 9 | 3 | 69 | 27 | 1 |
| 10 | 3 | 68 | 28 | 1 |
| 11 | 3 | 67 | 29 | 1 |
| 12 | 2 | 67 | 30 | 1 |
| 13 | 2 | 67 | 30 | 1 |
| 14 | 2 | 66 | 31 | 1 |
| 15 | 3 | 64 | 32 | 1 |
| 16 | 3 | 63 | 33 | 1 |
| 17 | 3 | 62 | 34 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | 61 | 35 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 60 | 36 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 59 | 37 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 59 | 37 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 58 | 38 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 58 | 38 | 1 |
| 24 | 3 | 57 | 39 | 1 |
| 25 | 3 | 57 | 39 | 1 |
| 26 | 3 | 55 | 40 | 2 |
| 27 | 3 | 54 | 41 | 2 |
| 28 | 3 | 53 | 42 | 2 |
| 29 | 3 | 51 | 43 | 3 |
| 30 | 2 | 51 | 43 | 4 |
| 31 | 2 | 49 | 44 | 4 |
Wind in August
Winds average 14 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 14 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 13 | light breeze |
| 28 | 13 | light breeze |
| 29 | 13 | light breeze |
| 30 | 13 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of August to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:58 AM to 6:01 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:28 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:28 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:28 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:59 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:26 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:26 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:26 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:24 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:23 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:22 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:21 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:19 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:18 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.21 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.84 kWh/m² to a high of 6.52 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 6.21 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Balbala
In August, Balbala sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Balbala sees seasonal dust haze (June–September), heaviest in July.
Is August a good time to visit Balbala?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Balbala.
What to pack for Balbala in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Balbala sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 30°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 3 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Balbala in August
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in June at about 31°C and coldest in February near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 31 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Balbala in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balbala peaks around March 23 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 11 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Extreme |
| Feb | 12 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Balbala in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Balbala is worst in July — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.1× the cleanest month (November, 20 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 36 | 42 | 37 | 29 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 26 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 25 | Moderate |
| Jun | 36 | Poor |
| Jul | 42 | Poor |
| Aug | 37 | Poor |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Balbala?
Balbala sits at 11.6°N, 43.1°E, 56 m above sea level, in Djibouti. The nearest listed city is Djibouti, 5.0 km away.
Topography around Balbala
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balbala.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balbala has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 123 m around an average of 38 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 355 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,924 m.
The land around Balbala is covered by bare terrain (54%) and artificial surfaces (34%) within 3 km, bare terrain (47%) and water (46%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (61%) and water (32%) within 80 km.
Djibouti travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / E
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,906
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.4 / 10
- World Happiness, 2014
- Road deaths
- 23.5
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Balbala (11.5619°, 43.1067°, elevation 56 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).