Mbeya Region Weather in January

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

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Matema Beach Mbeya Tukuyu

Thinking about venturing to Mbeya Region, Tanzania this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mbeya Region in January

Mbeya Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. January in Mbeya Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Matema Beach.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tukuyu with an average of 228 mm (9 in) to heavy rainfall in Matema Beach with 459 mm (18 in).

Explore Mbeya Region by month

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

January26°C (79°F) February26°C (79°F) March25°C (77°F) April24°C (75°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August22°C (72°F) September25°C (77°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mbeya Region in January

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

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

Temperature range in Mbeya Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Mbeya Region (January)

Matema Beach

In January Matema Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
541 mm (21 in)
459 mm (18 in)
441 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Mbeya

In January Mbeya 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 poor 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
318 mm (13 in)
352 mm (14 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
26 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Tukuyu

In January Tukuyu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
228 mm (9 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mbeya 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 Mbeya Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matema Beach 26°C (79°F) 20°C (68°F) 459 mm (18 in)
Mbeya 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 352 mm (14 in)
Tukuyu 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 228 mm (9 in)

Mbeya Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Mbeya Region, Tanzania generally has poor weather conditions. Matema Beach sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

Matema Beach averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Mbeya Region, Tanzania, with Matema Beach averaging around 459 mm (18 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Matema Beach, January may not be the ideal time to visit Mbeya Region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Matema Beach. The weather in January, February, March, April, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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