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Marka Weather in July

Marka in July

The short of it: Marka in July averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 21° · rain 60 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & August

July in Marka brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 21°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Marka's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 21° by night. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-July.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates July 4 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Marka runs cooler than most and wetter than most in July. Qoryooley, 28 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

July in Marka, by the numbers

Warmth rank
12th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus June
1° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus August
about the same
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

July averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QoryooleyLower Shabeelle28 km WNW29°21°55 mm
AfgooyeLower Shabeelle61 km NE31°21°46 mm
MogadishuBanaadir73 km ENE31°22°44 mm
WanlaweynLower Shabeelle101 km N31°21°24 mm
BuurhakabaBay143 km NNW33°22°14 mm
JawharMiddle Shabele143 km NE31°21°11 mm
MahaddayweyneMiddle Shabele163 km NNE31°21°8.0 mm
BaidoaBay199 km NW30°20°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Marka Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Marka's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 21° by night. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Marka by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°1.0 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦✦
February32°22°0.0 mm17 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
March33°23°6.0 mm14 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
April33°24°97 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦
May32°23°88 mm14 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
June30°22°69 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦
July29°21°60 mm18 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
August29°21°39 mm18 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September30°22°14 mm16 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October31°23°34 mm14 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
November31°22°70 mm12 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
December32°22°14 mm17 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Marka in July

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Marka in July?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Marka's coldest stretch of the year, 29° by day and 21° by night. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Is July a good time to visit Marka?

The Almanac gives July 4 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Marka in July?

In mid-July the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Marka in July?

Hardly — July nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Marka in July?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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