Mousa Ali
Volcano Tri-border stratovolcano at Eritrea-Ethiopia-Djibouti meeting point
Mousa Ali is a volcanic mountain at Djibouti’s northern edge near the Eritrean and Ethiopian borders; trekkers come for steep trails, panoramic views and remote highland scenery.
Mousa Ali is a volcanic massif and the highest mountain in Djibouti, rising to roughly two thousand metres above sea level. The peak forms a distinctive conical volcano with steep slopes and ash-and-lava geology.
The mountain sits at the junction of Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia and is a landmark in the region’s highland topography; it is visible from wide distances across the surrounding plains. Access is over rough mountain roads and terrain.
The edifice is volcanic in origin and its summit area marks the country’s topographic high point, used as a geographic reference for the region.
Mousa Ali sits in northeastern Djibouti near the international frontiers with Eritrea and Ethiopia and dominates the local landscape of the border highlands.
- Highest point in Djibouti: A prominent basaltic massif that marks a tri-border area between Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia and is the highest point in Djibouti.
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Aim for the region's cooler/drier months (roughly November-February) when visiting the high point-conditions are milder than the lowland heat outside that window.
Weather & Climate near Mousa Ali #
Mousa Ali's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with 78 mm of rain.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
