Ngorongoro weather in January (Tanzania)
How is the weather in Ngorongoro in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In January, Ngorongoro generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 25°C, while nights can cool down to about 14°C.
Ngorongoro in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 744 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Ngorongoro. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ngorongoro climate page with graphs.
Ngorongoro, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
14°C
Max Temperature
25°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
744 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Where to go in Tanzania in January
Find out more about the weather in Tanzania in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in Ngorongoro in January?
For visitors traveling to Ngorongoro, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.
Interested in more climate information?
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