When to go · Somaliland
Somaliland in January
Great month. Cool, dry highlands and a warm coast; the best month overall.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Crowds
- Low
- Somaliland
- Prices
- Medium
- Somaliland
Verdict
GreatVoykit month rating for Somaliland
Cool, dry highlands and a warm coast; the best month overall.
Weather in January
- Highlands · 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.
- Gulf of Aden coast · Berbera, Zeilabest weather
Among the hottest coasts in Africa from May to September; winter is warm and pleasant.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Somaliland
- Low
- Prices · Somaliland
- Medium
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in January
Rated best or good this month
Highlands
Best weather of the year (Hargeisa, Borama, Sheikh)
Gulf of Aden coast
Best weather of the year (Berbera, Zeila)
Dry and cool; the best time in the highlands.