Kigoma weather in January (Tanzania)

How is the weather in Kigoma in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kigoma generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 22°C.

Kigoma in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 272 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 18 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kigoma. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kigoma, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 272 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

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 Kigoma 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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