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Baidoa, Somalia

Bay · Somalia

Baidoa is a large city in Bay, Somalia with a population of 129,839. Elevation: 1,447 ft (441 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

129,839 Population 408/sq mi density
1,447 ft Elevation 441 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Mogadishu Timezone

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About Baidoa

Baidoa is the largest city of the South West State of Somalia.

People

Population129,839
Density408/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Population129,839
Population Density408 / sq mi
Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Coordinates3.1138°, 43.6498°
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu
Country🇸🇴 Somalia
State / ProvinceBay
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baidoa

Baidoa is a large city in Somalia (Bay) with a population of 129,839. The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet (441 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Mogadishu.

Climate in Baidoa

Baidoa has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (30.1°C), the coldest is Jul (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 945 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 18.2° / 37.2° 5.4
Feb 28.9°C / 84°F 19.5° / 39.6° 7.6
Mar 30.1°C / 86°F 21.1° / 40.2° 20.1
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 22° / 38.6° 193.6
May 26.4°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35° 135.4
Jun 25.2°C / 77°F 19.5° / 33.1° 76.1
Jul 24.8°C / 77°F 19.1° / 32.9° 33.0
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 19.1° / 34° 47.9
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 35.9° 43.0
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 20.8° / 36.7° 140.5
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 20.5° / 35.1° 211.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 18.3° / 35.4° 30.5
Baidoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,447 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Somalia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,447 ft (441 m)
Area318.0 sq mi (823.6 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates3.1138°N, 43.6498°W
TimezoneAfrica/Mogadishu

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Somalia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
February 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.7 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in

Baidoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Baidoa

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ADC Primary and Intermediate School - - - -
Abdalla Deerow primary & Intermediate school - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Baidoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Animal market

Airports Near Baidoa

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baidoa AirportBIBSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baidoa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Moschea

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation
446 m (1,463 ft)

Around Baidoa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Hospitals 2
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

🇸🇴 About Somalia

Capital Mogadishu
Population 15,008,154
Area 637,657 km²
GDP (USD) $10,958,000,000
GDP per capita $597
HDI 0.380
Life expectancy 58.8 years
Internet users 27.6%
Urban population 54.1%
Currency SOS (Shilling)
Languages Arabic, Somali
Calling code +252
TLD .so
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baidoa

What is the population of Baidoa?

Baidoa has a population of 129,839 residents and is located in Somalia. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 318.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baidoa?

Baidoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

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