Arusha City weather in January (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

Looking to travel to Arusha City in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Arusha City, January is characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 17°C.

Arusha City in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, May, June, July, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arusha City climate page with graphs.

 

Arusha City, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67%  

Where to go in Tanzania in January

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arusha City in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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