Tanzania weather in January

Considering a trip to Tanzania this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Tanzania in January?

The weather in Tanzania in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 23°C to very warm in Kwangwazi at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Kwangwazi and 14°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pangani with an average of 30 mm to heavy rainfall in Ngorongoro with 744 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 238 hours of sunshine in Dar es Salaam. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Tanzania for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Tanzania climate page.

Where to go in Tanzania in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Tanzania on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Tanzania

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?

Average weather in Dar es Salaam

In January Dar es Salaam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Dar es Salaam
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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32°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
25°C 
238 hours 
66 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
25°C 
221 hours 
72 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Dar es Salaam

Average weather in Zanzibar City

In January Zanzibar City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Zanzibar City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
108 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
27°C 
55 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
27°C 
50 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Zanzibar City

Average weather in Nungwi

In January Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Nungwi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
88 mm 
13 days 
29°C 
27°C 
41 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
27°C 
38 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Nungwi

Average weather in Jambiani

In January Jambiani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Jambiani
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
89 mm 
13 days 
30°C 
27°C 
238 hours 
43 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
27°C 
221 hours 
39 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Jambiani

Average weather in Moshi

In January Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Moshi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
28°C 
18°C 
220 mm 
13 days 
28°C 
17°C 
209 mm 
9 days 
29°C 
17°C 
203 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Moshi

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Is January the best time to visit Tanzania?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Dar es Salaam, January might be a good time to visit Tanzania. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be poor.

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