Songea weather in January (Tanzania)

Curious about the climate in Songea this January? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

In January, Songea tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 19°C.

Precipitation

Songea in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. This month experiences the most intense rain of the year, with heavy showers. Be prepared with a poncho to stay dry. You can typically expect 27 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Songea. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and March tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Songea, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 283 mm  

Rainy days 27 days  

Humidity 76%  

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

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 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. 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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