January Rainfall and Precipitation in Somalia

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Somalia in January.

Somalia experiences precipitation in January ranging from almost none in Belet Uen (0.7 mm (0.03 in)) to low in Chisimayo (20 mm (0.8 in)). On average, January is the driest month of the year in Somalia.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Somalia precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Somalia receive in January?

In January, Hargeisa typically receives modest rainfall, around 5.4 mm (0.2 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in Somalia in January?

Hargeisa sees roughly 0 days rainy days during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Somalia?

Not really. January is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Somalia.

What is the wettest city in January in Somalia?

Chisimayo is the wettest city in Somalia in January according to our database, with average rainfall of around 20 mm (0.8 in).

What is the driest city in January in Somalia?

Based on our database, Belet Uen sees the least rainfall in Somalia in January, with around 0.7 mm (0.03 in) on average.

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