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Socotra is one of the most special places on earth. It is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean (Asia) that is part of Yemen. There are also almost no tourists which makes it a must add to your bucket list.
Taiz in January averages 26°C (79°F) during the day and 15°C (59°F) at night. Some rainfall is typical for this time of year.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Taiz - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Taiz spanning 44 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Taiz between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
Find out more about the weather in Yemen and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Yemen in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Some rain is possible, so pack something to handle light showers.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
See the full Taiz climate overview or explore weather in Yemen.
Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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