Weather in January in Yemen
Planning a getaway to Yemen this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 in Sanaa to 28°C in Kamaran. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kamaran and 9°C in Sanaa. During this period, Mukalla experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Socotra with an average of 4.6 mm to low rainfall in Taiz with 23 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Yemen, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Yemen's yearly weather, check out our Yemen climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Yemen?
Mukalla
In January Mukalla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sanaa
In January Sanaa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Taiz
In January Taiz generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Socotra
In January Socotra generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Aden
In January Aden generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best 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, April, May, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Mukalla. In contrast, June tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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