January weather forecast
Sana'a, Yemen

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The lovely ancient city of Sana'a in Yemen

Weather in January

The coldest month in Sana'a, Yemen is January. Temperatures fluctuate from 9.5°C (49.1°F) during night time to 20.3°C (68.5°F) at peak day times. There is a crisp feel to the air, amplified by a consistent average wind speed of 5.2km/h (3.2mph). Compared to following February, January is a much drier month with lower rainfall and fewer rainy days. As winter continues its course in Sana'a, the overall climate remains chilly, albeit tempered by the clear, partially cloudy skies.

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F), not significantly different from the 19.7°C (67.5°F) of December. Sana'a reports a consistent average low-temperature of 9.5°C (49.1°F) throughout January nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 44%.

Rainfall

In January, in Sana'a, the rain falls for 6.5 days. Throughout January, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sana'a, Yemen, there are 151.7 rainfall days, and 526mm (20.71") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of January, in Sana'a, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:00 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Sana'a are January, November and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sana'a is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during January translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Sana'a?

The high-temperature in Sana'a, Yemen, during January is 20.3°C (68.5°F) and the low-temperature is 9.5°C (49.1°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Sana'a?

In Sana'a, the average relative humidity in January is 44%.

How much does it rain in Sana'a in January?

In Sana'a, in January, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Sana'a have in January?

In January, the average day length is 11h and 20min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Sana'a?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 17:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:00 +03.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Sana'a?

The months with the least sunshine in Sana'a, Yemen, are January, November and December, with an average of 7.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in January in Sana'a?

In Sana'a, Yemen, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.7h.

How high is the UV index in January in Sana'a?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Sana'a is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average temperature in January - Sana
  • Average high temperature in January: 20.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (19.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (9.3°C).

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Average pressure in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average pressure in January - Sana
  • Average pressure in January: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1016.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.8mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average wind speed in January - Sana
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average humidity in January - Sana
  • Average humidity in January: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (29%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average rainfall in January - Sana
  • Average rainfall in January: 9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (111mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and December (5mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average rainfall days in January - Sana
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (2.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sana
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average sunshine days in January - Sana
  • Average sunshine days in January: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (2.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average UV index in January - Sana
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average cloud cover in January - Sana
  • Average cloud cover in January: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in January
Sana'a, Yemen

Average visibility in January - Sana
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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