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Obock, Djibouti
Obock · Djibouti
Obock is a small city in Obock, Djibouti with a population of 15,429. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 86°F (30°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Obock
Obock is a small port town in Djibouti. It is located on the Northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura, where it opens out into the Gulf of Aden. The town is home to an airstrip and has ferries to Djibouti City. The French form Obock derives from Arabic "Oboh", which is a deformation of Oboki, a name given to a local wadi.
People
Climate
| Population | 15,429 |
| Population Density | 20,038 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9669°, 43.2884° |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
| Country | 🇩🇯 Djibouti |
| State / Province | Obock |
| Average Temperature | 86°F (30°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Obock
Obock is a small city in Djibouti (Obock) with a population of 15,429. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 86°F (30°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 96°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Djibouti.
Climate in Obock
Obock has an average annual temperature of 28.7°C (84°F). The hottest month is Jun (33.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 365 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 86.1°F |
| 59% above Djibouti avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,038/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9669°N, 43.2884°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Djibouti |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ardoukoba (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ardoukoba | Fissure vent(s) | 298 m (978 ft) | 1978 | 99 km |
| Gufa | Volcanic field | 600 m (1,969 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Manda-Inakir | Fissure vent(s) | 600 m (1,969 ft) | 1928 | 127 km |
| Assab Volcanic Field | Volcanic field | 987 m (3,238 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Dama Ali | Shield | 1,068 m (3,504 ft) | 1631 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in |
Obock has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 78°F in January to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").
Hotels in Obock
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Obock
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Obock
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Djibouti-Ambouli Airport | JIB | Large Airport |
| Assa-Gueyla Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Chabelley Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Herkale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holhol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Moucha Airport | MHI | Small Airport |
| Obock Airport | OBC | Small Airport |
| Perim / Mayyun East Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Perim Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tadjoura Airport | TDJ | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Obock
What is the population of Obock?
Obock has a population of 15,429 residents and is located in Djibouti. The population density is 20,038 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Obock?
Obock has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 86°F (30°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 96°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.