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Suhum Weather in January

Suhum in January

The short of it: Suhum in January averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 21 °C (70 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 21° · rain 21 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & January

Thirty years of records give Suhum an average January high of 32°, a low of 21° and some 21 mm of rain. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and January.

Against its neighbours, Suhum runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Kibi, 18 km to the NW, is 2° cooler by day.

January in Suhum, by the numbers

Warmth rank
3rd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 15 mm less rain
Versus February
1° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KibiEastern18 km NW30°20°24 mm
KoforiduaEastern22 km ENE32°21°18 mm
NsawamEastern28 km SSE33°23°15 mm
AsamankeseEastern31 km SW32°22°23 mm
SamanEastern32 km N30°20°21 mm
AburiEastern37 km SE31°21°16 mm
BegoroEastern39 km NNE30°19°21 mm
AnyinamEastern39 km NNW32°21°19 mm

The Almanac · Suhum Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
January
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

Climate of Suhum by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°21°21 mm4 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
February33°22°49 mm5 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
March33°23°98 mm6 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April32°23°128 mm6 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
May31°23°162 mm5 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
June29°22°242 mm5 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦
July28°22°111 mm5 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
August28°22°62 mm6 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
September29°22°130 mm5 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦
October30°22°159 mm4 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
November31°22°86 mm4 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦
December32°22°36 mm4 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Suhum in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Suhum in January?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 21 °C (70 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

Is January a good time to visit Suhum?

The Almanac gives January 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and January.

How long are the days in Suhum in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 46 min in December to 12 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Suhum in January?

Hardly — January nights average 21 °C (70 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Suhum in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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