Mwanza weather in January (Tanzania)

How is the weather in Mwanza in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Mwanza generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Mwanza in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 165 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 229 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mwanza, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 165 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 72%  

Sunshine 229 hours  

Percentage 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.

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 Mwanza 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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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