Somalia

Somalia Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Somalia in January.

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Hobyo Las- Anod Bosaso Bardera

Thinking about venturing to Somalia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Somalia in January

Somalia has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Hargeisa at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Bardera at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Bardera and 14°C (57°F) in Hargeisa.

For specific regional insights in Somalia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Belet Uen with an average of 0.7 mm (0.03 in) to low rainfall in Chisimayo with 20 mm (0.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Hargeisa, marking it as the year's driest month.

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Best Places to Visit in Somalia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Somalia

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Somalia?

Temperature range in Somalia (January)

Precipitation variation in Somalia (January)

Hargeisa

In January Hargeisa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
6.4 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Hargeisa →

Bardera

In January Bardera generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bardera →

Belet Uen

In January Belet Uen generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Belet Uen →

Bosaso

In January Bosaso generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bosaso →

Chisimayo

In January Chisimayo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
215 hours
235 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
3.8 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chisimayo →

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In our records: Somalia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Somalia in our climate database (2005 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Somalia was 17°C (63°F) in Hargeisa on January 12, 2018.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Somalia brought 262 mm (10 in) in Mogadishu on January 26, 2017.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Somalia in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hobyo 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Las- Anod 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Bosaso 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 4.9 mm (0.2 in)
Bardera 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Mogadishu 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Hargeisa 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 5.4 mm (0.2 in)

Somalia weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Somalia in January?

January in Somalia brings perfect weather. In Hargeisa, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Somalia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Hargeisa peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in January, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Somalia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Hargeisa averages just 5.4 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Somalia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Somalia?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Somalia. Typically, the climate in Hargeisa is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit Somalia is in January, February, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Hargeisa. On the other hand, the weather in April and May tend to be tolerable.

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