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Mekelle weather in January (Ethiopia)

Looking to travel to Mekelle in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Mekelle the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

Mekelle in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 32 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mekelle climate page with graphs.

 

Mekelle, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 32 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  

Where to go in Ethiopia in January

Find out more about the weather in Ethiopia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mekelle in January?

For visitors traveling to Mekelle, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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