Yemen

Yemen Weather in January

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

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Socotra Riyan Kamaran Taiz

Planning a trip to Yemen this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Yemen in January

January in Yemen generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. January is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Sanaa to 28°C (82°F) in Kamaran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kamaran and 9°C (48°F) in Sanaa. During this period, Mukalla experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yemen, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Socotra with an average of 4.6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Taiz with 23 mm (0.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Yemen in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Yemen.

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 Yemen

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

Temperature range in Yemen (January)

Precipitation variation in Yemen (January)

Mukalla

In January Mukalla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
5.2 mm (0.2 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mukalla →

Sanaa

In January Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.9 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Sanaa →

Taiz

In January Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Taiz →

Socotra

In January Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Socotra →

Aden

In January Aden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low 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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
242 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Aden →

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In our records: Yemen January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Yemen in our climate database (2003 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Yemen dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Sanaa on January 1, 2005.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Yemen was 9°C (48°F) in Sanaa on January 1, 2004.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Socotra 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Riyan 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)
Kamaran 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Taiz 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Sanaa 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mukalla 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 7.2 mm (0.3 in)

Yemen weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yemen in January?

Expect perfect weather across Yemen in January. The popular destination of Mukalla averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Yemen in January?

Average temperatures in Yemen during January range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Mukalla.

Does Yemen get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Mukalla averages just 7.2 mm (0.3 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Yemen.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Yemen?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Yemen with overall perfect weather in Mukalla.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide perfect weather in Mukalla. In contrast, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Yemen.

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