Iringa Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iringa Region, Tanzania in January.

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Iringa Ruaha National Park

Planning a trip to Iringa Region, Tanzania this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Iringa Region in January

Iringa Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. January in Iringa Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Iringa at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Ruaha National Park at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 21°C (70°F) in Ruaha National Park and 16°C (61°F) in Iringa.

To explore the conditions in Iringa Region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ruaha National Park with an average of 161 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Iringa with 172 mm (6.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Iringa.

Explore Iringa Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iringa Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Iringa)

January25°C (77°F) February25°C (77°F) March25°C (77°F) April25°C (77°F) May25°C (77°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July24°C (75°F) August25°C (77°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iringa Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iringa Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iringa Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Iringa Region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Iringa Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Iringa Region (January)

Iringa

In January Iringa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Ruaha National Park

In January Ruaha National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Iringa Region, in Tanzania.

In our records: Tanzania January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Tanzania in our climate database (2002 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Tanzania brought 394 mm (16 in) in Mtwara on January 12, 2021.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iringa Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Iringa 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Ruaha National Park 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)

Iringa Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iringa Region, Tanzania in January?

Expect pleasant weather across Iringa Region, Tanzania in January. The popular destination of Iringa averages 25°C (77°F) by day and 16°C (61°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Iringa Region, Tanzania in January?

Average temperatures in Iringa Region, Tanzania during January range from a nighttime low near 16°C (61°F) to a daytime high around 25°C (77°F) in Iringa.

Does Iringa Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Iringa Region, Tanzania peaks during January. Iringa averages roughly 172 mm (6.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Iringa Region, Tanzania?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Iringa, January may not be the ideal time to visit Iringa Region, Tanzania.

On average, the best time to visit Iringa Region, Tanzania is in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Iringa.

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