Djibouti Weather in January
Djibouti · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (83°F)
Avg low22°C (72°F)
Rainfall7 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 9.3/10
Expect hot days in Djibouti in January: the average high is 29°C (83°F) and the average low is 22°C (72°F). The month is very dry, with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.4 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is January a good time to visit Djibouti?
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Djibouti. The weather rates excellent (9.3/10) on our comfort score.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
| Rainfall | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 29% |
| Daylight | 11.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 16 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Djibouti in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Djibouti weather in other months
Jan29°C / 22°C7 mmExcellentFeb29°C / 23°C7 mmExcellentMar31°C / 24°C20 mmGoodApr33°C / 26°C52 mmFairMay36°C / 28°C25 mmFairJun40°C / 31°C6 mmPoorJul39°C / 31°C21 mmPoorAug39°C / 31°C24 mmPoorSep38°C / 30°C27 mmPoorOct34°C / 27°C26 mmGoodNov31°C / 25°C12 mmExcellentDec29°C / 23°C13 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit DjiboutiFebruary →
Nearby in January
- Aden28°C · 4 mm
- Sanaa24°C · 1 mm
- Addis Ababa24°C · 14 mm
- Asmara22°C · 10 mm
- Mogadishu28°C · 4 mm
- Makkah29°C · 8 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.