Pemba Island Weather in January

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

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Planning a getaway to Pemba 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 Pemba Island in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Chake Chake.

For specific regional insights in Pemba Island, Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 32 mm (1.3 in) in Chake Chake.

Explore Pemba Island by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August26°C (79°F) September27°C (81°F) October27°C (81°F) November28°C (82°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pemba Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Pemba Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Pemba Island, Tanzania?

Chake Chake

In January Chake Chake 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.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Pemba 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.

Pemba Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Pemba Island, Tanzania typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chake Chake average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Pemba Island, Tanzania during January range from a nighttime low near 27°C (81°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Chake Chake.

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

January is on the drier side in Pemba Island, Tanzania. Chake Chake averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Pemba Island, Tanzania with overall perfect weather in Chake Chake. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Chake Chake. In contrast, April and May tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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