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Plateau du Serpent

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Plateau du Serpent essentials

Country: Djibouti
Driest months: May-Jul
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French
Emergency: 17

Plateau du Serpent at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Plateau du Serpent

Best from November through March for cooler, more tolerable weather and clearer skies.

Cool Season
November-March · 20-30°C
More comfortable temperatures for walking and exploring.
Hot Season
April-October · 28-40°C
Hot and dry; travel outside midday recommended.

Weather & Climate near Plateau du Serpent

Climate

Tropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and hot winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 22°C to 39°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryNovemberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 28° 25° 13 mm mostly sunny 73% 4.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
February Ideal 23° - 28° 26° 15 mm mostly sunny 74% 4.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
March Ideal 25° - 30° 29° 22 mm mostly sunny 73% 3.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Ideal 26° - 31° 32° 19 mm mostly sunny 73% 3.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
May Excellent 28° - 34° 35° 8 mm mostly sunny 62% 3.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.5h
June Excellent 30° - 37° 36° 0 mm mostly sunny 44% 3.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
July Excellent 32° - 39° 39° 3 mm partly cloudy 44% 3.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.6h
August Excellent 31° - 39° 40° 8 mm some cloud 47% 3.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
September Excellent 30° - 35° 36° 4 mm mostly sunny 53% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
October Excellent 26° - 32° 33° 15 mm clear 65% 3.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
November Ideal 24° - 30° 27° 15 mm mostly sunny 71% 3.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
December Ideal 23° - 29° 26° 13 mm mostly sunny 73% 4.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Plateau du Serpent

Access usually requires a sturdy vehicle and local knowledge; roads can be rough and unmarked in places. Hiring a guide or joining an organized trip is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Plateau du Serpent

  • Bring plenty of water and sun protection - Djibouti's inland plateaus can be hot and exposed.
  • A local guide is advisable; many features in Djibouti are best visited with someone who knows seasonal access and safety.
  • Dawn and dusk offer the best temperatures and dramatic light for photography.