Mafia Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in January.

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Kilindoni Utende

Planning a getaway to Mafia Island, Tanzania this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Mafia Island in January

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. January in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kilindoni. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Mafia Island, Tanzania, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 75 mm (3 in) in Kilindoni.

Explore Mafia Island by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in January

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

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 Mafia Island

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

Temperature range in Mafia Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (January)

Kilindoni

In January Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Utende

In January Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mafia Island, 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 Mafia Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Utende 29°C (84°F) 27°C (81°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Mafia Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in January?

Expect tolerable weather across Mafia Island, Tanzania in January. The popular destination of Kilindoni averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in January?

In Kilindoni, the average daytime high in January is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mafia Island, Tanzania during January, with Kilindoni averaging close to 75 mm (3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania with overall pleasant weather in Kilindoni. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the weather in March and April tend to be poor.

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