Mafia Island weather in January
Considering a trip to Mafia Island 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 Mafia Island in January?
Mafia Island is a region in Tanzania. January in Mafia Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Karatu at 27°C and very warm in Selous Game Reserve at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Selous Game Reserve and 16°C in Karatu.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kilindoni with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Karatu with 331 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Karatu.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mafia Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mafia Island?
Karatu
In January Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kilindoni
In January Kilindoni generally has 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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Arusha City
In January Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Serengeti National Park
In January Serengeti National Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Selous Game Reserve
In January Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.
Is January the best time to visit Mafia Island?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mafia Island due to the typically poor weather in Karatu.
On average, the best time to visit Mafia Island is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Karatu. On the other hand, the weather in January and December tend to be poor.
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