January weather forecast
Yemen

January is typically the coldest month of the year in Yemen, although the term "cold" is relative considering the country's overall hot desert climate. Average temperatures during this month range from 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F), with the higher altitudes of the highlands experiencing cooler conditions compared to the coastal and desert regions. At night, temperatures can drop further, especially in the inland areas and the highlands, sometimes reaching lows of 10°C (50°F).

Notable cities such as the capital, Sana'a, located in the highlands, and Aden, a port city on the coast, demonstrate the weather contrast in Yemen. In Sana'a, January temperatures fluctuate between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F), while in Aden, the temperature remains relatively stable, hovering between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F).

Compared to December, January tends to be slightly cooler, continuing the downward trend of temperatures from the fall season. However, it is comparably similar to February, maintaining steady winter weather conditions.

Rainfall in January is sparse across the country, adhering to Yemen's overall arid climate. Nevertheless, occasional showers might occur in the highlands. In terms of humidity, coastal regions such as Aden experience higher levels due to their proximity to the sea, although this is less pronounced in the winter months compared to the summer.

Wind speeds in January are typically moderate, ranging from 10km/h (6.2mph) to 20km/h (12.4mph). The occurrence of extreme weather events such as sandstorms is relatively low during this month, adding to the overall stability of January's weather conditions.

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• Sana'a - January »
  In Sana'a during January, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. During January, Sana'a experiences an average high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F) and a low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F).
• Aden - January »
  The month with the most rainfall in Aden is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Aden is January, when the rain falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Al Hudaydah - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Al Hudaydah are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 68%. The months with the highest humidity in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 68%.
• Zabid - January »
  January is the month that records the lowest temperatures in Zabid, Yemen, with averages ranging from a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) to a low of 24.3°C (75.7°F). January and February, with an average relative humidity of 68%, are most humid months in Zabid.
• Al Mahwit - January »
  Sunshine abounds, making January a pleasantly moderate month for outdoor activities in Al Mahwit. January, November and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Al Mahwit, Yemen.
• Al Hazm - January »
  Temperature fluctuations in Al Hazm in January can be appreciated in the considerable difference between the daytime highs of around 26.5°C (79.7°F) and lows of 11.2°C (52.2°F) during the darker hours. January and December, with an average relative humidity of 33%, are the most humid months in Al Hazm.
• Harad - January »
  The coldest month in Harad is January, with an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F). January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low of 25.2°C (77.4°F), is the coldest month in Harad.
• Raydah - January »
  January, November and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Raydah. In January, the average sunshine duration in Raydah, Yemen, is 7.7h.