Weather in January in Tanzania
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 hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 23°C to very hot 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.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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