Karatu weather in January (Mafia Island, Tanzania)

Is Karatu a good destination in January, weather-wise? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Karatu includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 16°C.

Precipitation

Karatu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 331 mm for the month. Prepare for intense rain this month, as it marks the peak rainfall period. Having a poncho will keep you dry through the downpours. Typically around 14 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Karatu. June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Karatu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 331 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

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

Interested in more climate information?

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