Djibouti

Dikhil

Djibouti
Dikhil, Djibouti
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Gateway town in Djibouti's arid interior, Dikhil sits amid stark volcanic hills and serves as the regional hub for exploring nearby upland terrain and a palm-fringed oasis, with road signs pointing toward lakes and desert landscapes beyond.

Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works

  • Population32,801
  • Nearest water from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 3.2 km2.0 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
23°73°
5mm0.2in
F
24°74°
5mm0.1in
M
26°79°
10mm0.4in
A
28°82°
25mm1.0in
M
31°87°
20mm0.8in
J
33°91°
5mm0.1in
J
32°90°
20mm0.8in
A
31°88°
45mm1.7in
S
31°88°
20mm0.8in
O
27°81°
15mm0.6in
N
25°76°
5mm0.3in
D
23°73°
5mm0.2in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗

Dikhil: quick answers

Where is Dikhil?

Dikhil is in Djibouti.

How do you get to Dikhil?

The nearest airport is Ali-Sabieh (AII), about 2 hr 39 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Dikhil?

The warmest month is June, averaging 33°C91°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 23°C73°F. The wettest month is August, with about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Dikhil?

OpenStreetMap lists 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Dikhil?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ali Sabih.

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