Somalia Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Somalia safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Somalia has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 78 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 7 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Somalia, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Somalia assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 2, 2026
Somalia currently maintains an extreme risk baseline composite score of 78 out of 100 and carries a Level 4 US State Department advisory. Travelers should also be aware of an ongoing drought affecting the region, as well as a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Somalia to visit in 2026?
Somalia is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 78/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Somalia, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Mogadishu, Baidoa, Hargeysa), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 55 |
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| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 7 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Somalia
Showing 7 of 7 reviewed cities in Somalia, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Somalia
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Somalia - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Somalia as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa WATCH · 2026-08-25
There are outbreaks of diphtheria in several countries in Africa. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease. Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Somalia Country List : Chad, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Mali, Mauritania, Soma
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Somalia. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Somalia
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Turkish, Somali forces free pirate-seized vessel in Somalia - dw.com amp.dw.com · Aug 29, 2026 21:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Red Sea nations step up maritime cooperation as regional threats grow - UN News news.un.org · Aug 26, 2026 21:42 UTC · via Googlenews
- General What to know about Minnesota State Fair security and new gang restrictions - Star Tribune www.startribune.com · Aug 26, 2026 10:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Ahead of State Fair, Ramsey County sheriff says they’ll be watching for gang associates - Pioneer Press www.twincities.com · Aug 25, 2026 19:11 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Somalia disaster agency chief meets new UNDP representative over El Nino preparedness - Shabelle Media Network shabellemedia.com · Aug 24, 2026 16:42 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia? - Al Jazeera www.aljazeera.com · Aug 21, 2026 20:29 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Can a humanitarian disaster be averted in Somalia? | Inside Story - Modern Ghana www.modernghana.com · Aug 21, 2026 18:10 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Piracy Incidents Off Yemen , Somalia Raise Alarm Over Indian Crew Safety - Yemen Online www.yemenonline.info · Aug 21, 2026 16:49 UTC · via Googlenews
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1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Somalia
The most weather-stable two-month window for Somalia is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 38 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; May is the wettest typical month at about 71 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 22, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 888 |
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| Ambulance | 999 |
| Fire | 555 |
| General emergency | 888 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Somalia
Do Not Travel to Mogadishu at this time. No live intelligence was available for this refresh, and the composite score indicates extreme risk across crime, health, political and advisory categories.
Top risk drivers
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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Political / unrest risk
· Political
Unrest, protest activity, or instability raise contextual risk.
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Elevated crime exposure
· Crime
Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers.
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Health & disease risk
· Health
Higher disease/health risk profile in this area.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
Frequently asked questions
Is Somalia safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 78/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Somalia?
The current US State Department advisory level for Somalia is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Somalia in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Somalia is 78/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Somalia?
City-specific files for Somalia are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Somalia were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Somalia?
July–August is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Somalia is July–August, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 38 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Somalia?
The stored 1991-2020 normals do not cross this site's seasonal hazard thresholds; check a short-range forecast before departure.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.