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Zeila in January

Great month. Inside Zeila's best window: Nov–Feb.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
1
Crowds
Low
Somaliland overall
Prices
Medium
Somaliland overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Zeila

Inside Zeila's best window: Nov–Feb.

Is another month better than January?

No other month rates higher than January for Zeila in this guide.

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • ZeilaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 1 day
  • Gulf of Aden coast, Somaliland · Berbera, Zeilabest weather

    Among the hottest coasts in Africa from May to September; winter is warm and pleasant.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Somaliland overall
Low
Prices · Somaliland overall
Medium

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

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Zeila, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Great

    Feb: Great

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 1

    Feb: 1

  • Crowds

    Jan: Low

    Feb: Low

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Feb: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Feb: 1

January: Inside Zeila's best window: Nov–Feb.

February: Inside Zeila's best window: Nov–Feb.

Zeila: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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