The peak months of rainfall occur from April to June during Gu, meaning sufficient rainfall, and also from October to December during Deyr, meaning less rainfall.
Traditionally, farmers and herders have used these seasonal names to guide their activities throughout the year. While rainfall in Somalia has historically been low and consistent, planting rains in recent years have dropped well below averages and become erratic in nature. For the third season in a row since the beginning of 2016, the rains performed poorly in Somalia and the 2017 Deyr season rainfall was also well below average.
Traditionally, farmers and herders have used these seasonal names to guide their activities throughout the year. While rainfall in Somalia has historically been low and consistent, planting rains in recent years have dropped well below averages and become erratic in nature. For the third season in a row since the beginning of 2016, the rains performed poorly in Somalia and the 2017 Deyr season rainfall was also well below average.