Selous Game Reserve

Morogoro region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Morogoro region, Tanzania in January.

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Selous Game Reserve Morogoro

Thinking about venturing to Morogoro 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 Morogoro region in January

Morogoro region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. January in Morogoro region generally has very warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Selous Game Reserve. 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.

To explore the conditions in Morogoro region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Morogoro with an average of 130 mm (5.1 in) to high rainfall in Selous Game Reserve with 134 mm (5.3 in).

Explore Morogoro region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Morogoro region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Selous Game Reserve)

January33°C (91°F) February33°C (91°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune31°C (88°F) July31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September33°C (91°F) October34°C (93°F) November35°C (95°F) December34°C (93°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Morogoro region in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Morogoro region

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

Temperature range in Morogoro region (January)

Precipitation variation in Morogoro region (January)

Selous Game Reserve

In January Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Morogoro

In January Morogoro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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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 Morogoro region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Selous Game Reserve 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Morogoro 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Morogoro region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Morogoro region, Tanzania in January?

January in Morogoro region, Tanzania brings poor weather. In Selous Game Reserve, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Morogoro region, Tanzania in January?

Selous Game Reserve averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Morogoro region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Morogoro region, Tanzania. Average rainfall in Selous Game Reserve sits around 134 mm (5.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Morogoro region, Tanzania?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Selous Game Reserve, January may not be the ideal time to visit Morogoro region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Selous Game Reserve. The weather in January, February, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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