Kismayo weather in April
In April, Kismayo sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 73 mm of rain across 14.3 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of April to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Kismayo's 8th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kismayo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 73 mm
- 14.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:10 AM – 6:10 PM
- Cloud cover
- 50%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 13 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.97 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Kismayo is port city in the southern Lower Juba province of Somalia and capital of Jubaland.
- Density
- 5,592/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical April day in Kismayo reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 34°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 2°C warmer than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 |
| 4 | 33 | 27 |
| 5 | 33 | 27 |
| 6 | 33 | 27 |
| 7 | 33 | 27 |
| 8 | 33 | 26 |
| 9 | 33 | 26 |
| 10 | 33 | 26 |
| 11 | 33 | 26 |
| 12 | 33 | 26 |
| 13 | 33 | 26 |
| 14 | 33 | 26 |
| 15 | 33 | 26 |
| 16 | 33 | 26 |
| 17 | 33 | 26 |
| 18 | 33 | 26 |
| 19 | 33 | 26 |
| 20 | 33 | 26 |
| 21 | 33 | 26 |
| 22 | 32 | 26 |
| 23 | 32 | 26 |
| 24 | 32 | 26 |
| 25 | 32 | 26 |
| 26 | 32 | 26 |
| 27 | 32 | 26 |
| 28 | 32 | 26 |
| 29 | 32 | 26 |
| 30 | 32 | 26 |
How April really feels in Kismayo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 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 April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Kismayo weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 25° | 15 | 1.5 | 12 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 32° / 25° | 2 | 0.3 | 12 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 33° / 26° | 9 | 2.4 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 33° / 26° | 73 | 14.3 | 12 | 3.3 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 89 | 18.5 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 33 | 10.1 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 21 | 7.2 | 12 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 19 | 7 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 18 | 5.3 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 25° | 39 | 9.3 | 12 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 32° / 25° | 69 | 14 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 32° / 25° | 35 | 7.6 | 12 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 23% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 51 | 51 |
| Cloudier (%) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 49 | 49 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 74 | 26 |
| 2 | 74 | 26 |
| 3 | 73 | 27 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 73 | 27 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 71 | 29 |
| 9 | 70 | 30 |
| 10 | 69 | 31 |
| 11 | 69 | 31 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 66 | 34 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 65 | 35 |
| 16 | 65 | 35 |
| 17 | 63 | 37 |
| 18 | 63 | 37 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 61 | 39 |
| 21 | 60 | 40 |
| 22 | 58 | 42 |
| 23 | 57 | 43 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 55 | 45 |
| 26 | 54 | 46 |
| 27 | 53 | 47 |
| 28 | 53 | 47 |
| 29 | 51 | 49 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Kismayo gets around 73 mm of rain over 14.3 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 67% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 25 |
| 4 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 |
| 6 | 30 |
| 7 | 32 |
| 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 36 |
| 10 | 39 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 43 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 47 |
| 15 | 49 |
| 16 | 51 |
| 17 | 53 |
| 18 | 54 |
| 19 | 56 |
| 20 | 57 |
| 21 | 59 |
| 22 | 60 |
| 23 | 61 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 65 |
| 28 | 66 |
| 29 | 67 |
| 30 | 67 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Miserable (%) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 3 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 4 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 5 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 6 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
| 7 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 8 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 9 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 10 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 11 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 12 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 14 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 15 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 16 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 18 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 19 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 20 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 21 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 22 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 23 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 25 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 28 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 29 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
Wind in April
Winds average 13 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 13 km/h on the calmest days to 14 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 13 | light breeze |
| 13 | 13 | light breeze |
| 14 | 13 | light breeze |
| 15 | 13 | light breeze |
| 16 | 13 | light breeze |
| 17 | 13 | light breeze |
| 18 | 13 | light breeze |
| 19 | 13 | light breeze |
| 20 | 13 | light breeze |
| 21 | 13 | light breeze |
| 22 | 13 | light breeze |
| 23 | 13 | light breeze |
| 24 | 13 | light breeze |
| 25 | 13 | light breeze |
| 26 | 13 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of April to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:14 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:14 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:14 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:12 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:11 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:10 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:09 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:08 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:08 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 5.97 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.23 kWh/m² to a high of 6.81 kWh/m² in February across the year — April's 5.97 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.4 | Bright |
Is April a good time to visit Kismayo?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Kismayo.
What to pack for Kismayo in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Kismayo sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kismayo in April
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in August near 25°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 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 25 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Kismayo in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kismayo peaks around April 9 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 at about 10 (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) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kismayo in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kismayo is worst in January — around 15 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.6× the cleanest month (October, 6 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) | 15 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 6 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 10 | Good |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 8 | Good |
| Sep | 7 | Good |
| Oct | 6 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Kismayo?
Kismayo sits at 0.4°S, 42.5°E, 11 m above sea level, in Somalia. The nearest listed city is Jamaame, 53 km away.
Topography around Kismayo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kismayo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kismayo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 57 m around an average of 14 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 83 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 84 m.
The land around Kismayo is covered by artificial surfaces (36%) and water (36%) within 3 km, water (50%) and grassland (32%) within 16 km, and shrubs (58%) and water (34%) within 80 km.
Somalia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / G
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 52% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $661
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 27.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 399
- 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 Kismayo (-0.3582°, 42.5454°, elevation 11 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).