Dar es Salaam weather in January (Tanzania)

How does the weather in Dar es Salaam usually fare in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

January in Dar es Salaam generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 32°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Dar es Salaam in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With approximately 238 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While April tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Dar es Salaam climate page with graphs.

 

Dar es Salaam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 238 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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 this month?

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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dar es Salaam.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.