January · Yemen
Best time to visit Sanaa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sanaa in January
Average temperature 15°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 43% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 15°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 43%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Sanaa scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sanaa is Yemen's highland capital, famous for its UNESCO-listed old city, tower houses, markets, mosques, and distinctive geometric architecture.
January ranks 4th of 12 for Sanaa — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 15°C (59°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Sanaa at 9.8/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sanaa in January?
- In January, Sanaa averages 15°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Sanaa?
- January earns a 9.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sanaa in January?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 43% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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