January weather forecastGondar, Ethiopia

January

Weather in January

January in Gondar, Ethiopia, observes the lowest rainfall of the year with just 2mm (0.08") recorded. The city basks in an abundance of sunshine with very few cloudy days. Humidity is at its lowest, making the weather quite pleasant. Winds remain gentle, making outdoor activities enjoyable during this month.

Temperature

Gondar, Ethiopia, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 26.7°C (80.1°F) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 25.3°C (77.5°F). January presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 33%.

Rainfall

In Gondar, in January, it is raining for 1.2 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. In Gondar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.6 days and collects up to 867mm (34.13") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Gondar.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Gondar is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of January in Gondar, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Gondar are January and February, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

Frequently asked questions

January temperatures in Gondar, Ethiopia, vary between a high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 33%.

In Gondar, during January, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Gondar.

The average day length in January in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 11h and 29min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:31 EAT.

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in January in Gondar, Ethiopia, is 10h.

January through May, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gondar, Ethiopia.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gondar is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (21.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 13°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (18°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (12.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average pressure in January: 1013.2mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are July and August (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average wind speed in January: 7.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average humidity in January: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (28%).

Average rainfall in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall in January: 2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (233mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average rainfall days in January: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.2 days).

Average snowfall days in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average sunshine days in January: 29.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.4 days).

Average UV index in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average cloud cover in January: 3

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Gondar, Ethiopia

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (7km).