Dar es Salaam weather in January (Tanzania)

Planning a trip to Dar es Salaam in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Dar es Salaam typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

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

The city usually sees around 238 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 66 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 238 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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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 Dar es Salaam 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. 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 in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.