Monthly climate guide

Hargeisa weather in January

January in Hargeisa is typically hot, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (55°F). The month usually brings about 3 mm of rain (very dry) and is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are about the same as December and 2°C cooler than February.

What stands out in January

It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Hargeisa.
Expect a big gap between day and night — about 15°C.
Only one month is cooler in Hargeisa than January.
Rain is well below Hargeisa's usual level (around 89% less).

Avg high

28°C

83°F

Avg low

13°C

55°F

Rainfall

3 mm

very dry

Humidity

66%

relative

Sky

24%

cloud · mostly sunny

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Average monthly climate in Hargeisa
Month	Avg high	Avg low	Rain	Humidity	Cloud cover
January	28°C / 83°F	13°C / 55°F	3 mm	66%	24%
February	31°C / 87°F	14°C / 58°F	1 mm	60%	23%
March	33°C / 91°F	17°C / 62°F	17 mm	53%	24%
April	32°C / 90°F	19°C / 67°F	74 mm	58%	42%
May	32°C / 90°F	20°C / 67°F	42 mm	62%	47%
June	33°C / 92°F	19°C / 67°F	19 mm	54%	32%
July	32°C / 90°F	19°C / 67°F	17 mm	51%	36%
August	32°C / 89°F	20°C / 68°F	27 mm	50%	39%
September	33°C / 91°F	20°C / 68°F	35 mm	49%	39%
October	31°C / 88°F	18°C / 64°F	40 mm	56%	32%
November	29°C / 85°F	16°C / 60°F	27 mm	66%	28%
December	28°C / 82°F	13°C / 56°F	18 mm	68%	22%

What to pack for January

Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
A refillable water bottle
An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Sunglasses

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Is January a good time to visit Hargeisa?

Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.

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Other Somalia cities in January

Mogadishu

28° / 25°C · 0 mm

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Hargeisa in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Hargeisa?

Yes. January is one of the best months for Hargeisa, with highs around 28°C and about 3 mm of rain.

How warm is Hargeisa in January?

Average highs are about 28°C (83°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Hargeisa in January?

Hargeisa typically gets around 3 mm of rain in January — very dry.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Hargeisa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.