Monthly climate guide
Djibouti weather in January
With highs near 28°C (82°F) and lows around 22°C (71°F), January feels hot in Djibouti. Rainfall averages about 3 mm (very dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Djibouti.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 6°C).
- Humidity near 73% makes 28°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- Rain is well below Djibouti's usual level (around 83% less).
January is typically Djibouti's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
22°C
71°F
Rainfall
3 mm
very dry
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
28%
cloud · mostly sunny
Djibouti weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 82°F | 22°C / 71°F | 3 mm | 73% | 28% |
| February | 29°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 4 mm | 73% | 29% |
| March | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 74°F | 21 mm | 73% | 29% |
| April | 32°C / 90°F | 26°C / 78°F | 31 mm | 73% | 33% |
| May | 35°C / 96°F | 28°C / 82°F | 21 mm | 63% | 33% |
| June | 40°C / 104°F | 30°C / 87°F | 6 mm | 43% | 45% |
| July | 39°C / 103°F | 31°C / 87°F | 15 mm | 42% | 54% |
| August | 39°C / 101°F | 30°C / 87°F | 13 mm | 45% | 45% |
| September | 38°C / 100°F | 30°C / 86°F | 40 mm | 52% | 35% |
| October | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 32 mm | 66% | 21% |
| November | 30°C / 87°F | 24°C / 76°F | 13 mm | 72% | 25% |
| December | 29°C / 83°F | 22°C / 72°F | 12 mm | 72% | 23% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses
Is January a good time to visit Djibouti?
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Djibouti in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Djibouti?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Djibouti, with highs around 28°C and about 3 mm of rain.
How warm is Djibouti in January?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 22°C (71°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Djibouti in January?
Djibouti typically gets around 3 mm of rain in January — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Djibouti (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.