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Serengeti weather in January (Tanzania)

Interested in knowing the climate of Serengeti in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During January, Serengeti experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 17°C.

Precipitation

Serengeti in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Serengeti. January, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While March tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Serengeti climate page with graphs.

 

Serengeti, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Tanzania in January

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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