Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Mukalla, Yemen in January
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Mukalla, Yemen with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January1mm average rain
January is close to Mukalla's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
January8.2 hours average sun
January sits close to Mukalla'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.
Sea temperature
January26°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMay to June and September
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January86 weather score
January scores above Mukalla's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and October to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.