January is an ideal time to visit Dire Dawa if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +79°F and about 15 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 28 mm of precipitation over an average of 8 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Dire Dawa;
Average weather
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+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Dire Dawa has great weather in January.
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Average temperature in Dire Dawa in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Dire Dawa for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +86°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +81°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 33% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +73°F to +84°F.
Is Dire Dawa warm or cold in January?
Dire Dawa is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +57°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the coldest month in Dire Dawa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Dire Dawa in January
Dire Dawa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+79°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+46°F
+45°F
+48°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+95°F
Rainfall
19 mm
28 mm
37 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
56%
59%
57%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
17
15
12
Cloudy days
8
8
7
Rainy days
6
8
9
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as great as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 19 mm to 28 mm.Humidity rises from 56% to 59%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 17 sunny days in December to 15 in January.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Dire Dawa in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Dire Dawa is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Dire Dawa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 13 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 11 mm, which is considered light rain.Dire Dawa is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Dire Dawa wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 67% chance of precipitation and 164 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 19 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Dire Dawa?
This is the weather in Dire Dawa in January 2024:
1 January
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+74°F
2 January
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+78°F
3 January
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+76°F
4 January
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+79°F
5 January
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+83°F
6 January
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+83°F
7 January
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+79°F
8 January
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+79°F
9 January
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+82°F
10 January
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+82°F
11 January
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+83°F
12 January
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+82°F
13 January
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+81°F
14 January
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+81°F
15 January
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+80°F
16 January
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+81°F
17 January
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+84°F
18 January
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+79°F
19 January
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+81°F
20 January
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+84°F
21 January
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+81°F
22 January
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+79°F
23 January
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+82°F
24 January
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+82°F
25 January
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+81°F
26 January
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+82°F
27 January
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+84°F
28 January
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+83°F
29 January
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+81°F
30 January
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+85°F
31 January
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+85°F
In January 2024 Dire Dawa had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Dire Dawa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Dire Dawa in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+83°F) and the highest in 2015 (+87°F). The driest year was 2015 with only 455 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1471 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Dire Dawa in January:
Is January a good time to visit Dire Dawa?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Dire Dawa, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Dire Dawa.
Can you sunbathe in Dire Dawa in January?
January is warm in Dire Dawa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Dire Dawa rainy in January?
Dire Dawa is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Dire Dawa in January?
The amount of sunny days in Dire Dawa during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Ethiopia
Check out the weather for other cities in Ethiopia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Dire Dawa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
