Mogadishu weather in January

January in Mogadishu: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Mogadishu · #267 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 72/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mogadishu climate normals — January

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low25°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity72%💧 humid
Dew point21°C / 70°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind28 km/h / 18 mph
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Mogadishu in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Mogadishu?
January in Mogadishu: hot, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Mogadishu on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
What is the weather like in Mogadishu in January?
In January, Mogadishu averages a daily high of 31.1°C and a low of 24.5°C, with about 2.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mogadishu in January?
Mogadishu has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in January.

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