Weather in January in Mara region
Considering a trip to Mara region 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 Mara region in January?
Mara region is a region in Tanzania. January in Mara region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Musoma at 28°C and very warm in Nyerere National Park at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Nyerere National Park and 21°C in Musoma.For specific regional insights in Mara region, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tarangire National Park with an average of 76 mm to high rainfall in Nyerere National Park with 138 mm.For a more detailed look at Mara region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Mara region climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Mara region?
Musoma
In January Musoma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Grumeti Game Reserve
In January Grumeti Game Reserve 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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Tarangire National Park
In January Tarangire National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nyerere National Park
In January Nyerere National Park 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 Mara region, in Tanzania.
Is January the best time to visit Mara region?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Musoma, January might be a good time to visit Mara region.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Musoma. On the other hand, the weather in April tends to be tolerable.
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