January Rainfall and Precipitation in Tanzania
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Tanzania in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Tanzania
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Popular cities in Tanzania
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- Arusha City
- Bagamoyo
- Bububu
- Bwejuu
- Bwiru
- Chake Chake
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- Iringa
- Jambiani
- Karatu
- Kendwa
- Kibada
- Kibamba
- Kigoma
- Kilima Juu Pwani
- Kilindoni
- Kiwengwa
- Kizimkazi
- Kunduchi
- Kutani
- Kwangwazi
- Lushoto
- Mabibe
- Makunduchi
- Manyema
- Marangu
- Marumbi
- Matema Beach
- Matemwe
- Mbeya
- Mbezi
- Mbweni
- Michamvi
- Mkwaja
- Moshi
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Msasani
- Mto wa Mbu
- Mtoni
- Mtwara
- Musoma
- Mwanza
- Ndungu
- Ngorongoro
- Nkoanrua
- Nungwi
- Paje
- Pangani
- Pemba Island
- Pingwe
- Pongwe
- Pwani Mchangani
- Ruaha National Park
- Saadani
- Selous Game Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Sokon
- Songea
- Tabora
- Tanga
- Tarangire National Park
- Tukuyu
- Ubungo
- Ukonga
- Uroa
- Usa River
- Utende
- Verani
- Zanzibar City
Tanzania precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Tanzania receive in January?
Rainfall in Dar es Salaam during January is on the lighter side, averaging about 66 mm (2.6 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Tanzania in January?
On average, Dar es Salaam has about 10 days days of rain in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Tanzania?
No. January sits outside the typical rainy season in Tanzania, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in January in Tanzania?
Looking at our data, Ngorongoro tops the wettest-cities list in Tanzania for January, with monthly rainfall averaging 744 mm (29 in).
What is the driest city in January in Tanzania?
Based on our database, Pangani sees the least rainfall in Tanzania in January, with around 30 mm (1.2 in) on average.
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