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Songea Weather in January

January in Songea brings high temperatures around 28°C (82°F) during the day, dropping to 19°C (66°F) at night, with the most rainfall of the year.

Rainfall in Songea in January

Songea is in the rainy season in January, with rain on around 27 days and an average of 283 mm (11 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Songea in January

January in Songea brings typical temperatures with highs around 28°C (82°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). This gives the month a fairly typical daily rhythm, with warmer afternoons and more comfortable nights. At 19°C (66°F) overnight, it can feel quite a bit cooler after dark. Worth packing something warmer for evenings, but the cooler temperatures are ideal for sleeping.

January in Songea can still be great, but if you prefer pleasant temperatures along with dry and sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

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Songea Temperature in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C (66°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C (82°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 88%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 283 mm (11 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 27 days  
HumidityHumidity 76%  

Historical weather for Songea in January

Browse day-by-day weather records for Songea spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Songea historical weather extremes in January

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Songea from 2003 through 2025.

  • Songea recorded its highest January temperature of 32°C (90°F) on January 24, 2005.
  • The coldest January day was on January 11, 2018, with a maximum of 22°C (72°F).
  • Songea registered its coldest January night on January 22, 2007, with temperatures dropping to 15°C (59°F).
  • The wettest day in January Songea was on January 24, 2015 with 182 mm (7.2 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in Tanzania in January

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Songea in January

Warm temperatures in January make for comfortable sightseeing weather. Pack breathable fabrics like cotton shirts, knee-length shorts or skirts, and comfortable walking shoes. A thin long sleeve for indoor spaces is handy. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!

What To Do in Songea in January

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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