Dire Dawa experiences a hot and dry winter season from December to February, with temperatures often reaching the mid-20s. The spring months of March and April bring moderate temperatures in the mid-teens to low twenties, with occasional rain showers. Summer months are characterized by extremely high temperatures, frequently exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, with scarce rainfall. Autumn brings a slight reprieve from the heat, with temperatures ranging from mid-teens to mid-twenties, but remains dry overall. The winter season is marked by a slight decrease in temperature, still averaging above 20 degrees Celsius, with some scattered rain showers.