Djibouti weather in January
January in Djibouti: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Djibouti · #163 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Djibouti climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 27°C / 81°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 29°C / 84°F | |
| Rainfall | 24 mm / 0.9 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 61 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Djibouti in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Djibouti?
- January in Djibouti: hot, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Djibouti on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Djibouti in January?
- In January, Djibouti averages a daily high of 27.3°C and a low of 22.1°C, with about 24 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Djibouti in January?
- Djibouti has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 61 in January.