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When to go · Hargeisa

Hargeisa in January

Great month. Dry and cool; the best time in the highlands.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
26°C / 12°C
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Somaliland overall
Prices
Medium
Somaliland overall

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Hargeisa

Dry and cool; the best time in the highlands.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • HargeisaHighs around 26 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 1 day
  • Highlands, Somaliland · Hargeisa, Borama, Sheikhbest weather

    Mild at 1,000–1,500 m; gu rains around April–May and a second rainy spell roughly August–October; windy and dusty in summer.

Cool dry season season

Cool mornings, clear skies and the best time for visiting.

Watch: Cold at dawn and after dark.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Somaliland overall
Low
Prices · Somaliland overall
Medium

Somaliland overall: Cool, dry highlands and a warm coast; the best month overall.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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