Djibouti

Obock

Obock is a small town on the northern shore of the Gulf of Tadjoura in northeastern Djibouti. It's a pleasant place to stroll along the quiet coastline and relax.

Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Gateway airport: Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Best season: Dec–Mar
Time zone: Africa/Djibouti
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Views & landmarks

Ra's Bir Lighthouse

A lighthouse on the coast of Djibouti, marking the southern end of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It's a great spot to explore the lighthouse alongside sweeping coastal views.

Average temperature by month

5-year average

25° Jan

26° Feb

27° Mar

29° Apr

32° May

34° Jun

35° Jul

34° Aug

33° Sep

30° Oct

28° Nov

26° Dec

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