Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Danakil Depression, Ethiopia in January
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
13mm
Sun
8.2h
Weather score
83
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 13mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Danakil Depression, Ethiopia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January13mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Danakil Depression's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.2 hours average sun
January sits close to Danakil Depression's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January83 weather score
January is one of Danakil Depression's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.