Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Mogadishu, Somalia in January
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
2mm
Sun
9.1h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 2mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 9.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 27°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mogadishu, Somalia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January is close to Mogadishu's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January2mm average rain
January is one of Mogadishu's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, September, and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January9.1 hours average sun
January is brighter than Mogadishu's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is below Mogadishu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January86 weather score
January is one of Mogadishu's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and August to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.