January weather forecast
Gikongoro, Rwanda

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Weather in January

For Gikongoro, Rwanda, the first month of the year is marked by a significant amount of rainfall. This wet setting is a characteristic feature of January weather. Relative humidity, at 77%, highlights the moisture-laden atmosphere. Furthermore, the sun shines for an average of 9.7 hours per day. Despite the damp conditions, this reduction in daylight does not prevent the city from experiencing warm temperatures, with the highs peaking at 23.8°C (74.8°F) and the lows at 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of January denotes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), subtly different from December's 22.6°C (72.7°F). Gikongoro's nights in January experience an average temperature drop to a moderate 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

In Gikongoro, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Gikongoro, in January, during 25.1 rainfall days, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gikongoro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Gikongoro is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of January, in Gikongoro, Rwanda, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:21 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in January interprets into the following advice:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Gikongoro in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Gikongoro, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.6°C (58.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Gikongoro?

The average relative humidity in January in Gikongoro is 77%.

How many days does it rain in January in Gikongoro?

In January, in Gikongoro, the rain falls for 25.1 days. Throughout January, 108mm (4.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Gikongoro have in January?

In Gikongoro, the average day length in January is 12h and 15min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Gikongoro?

On the first day of January in Gikongoro, Rwanda, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:21 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Gikongoro?

The average sunshine duration in January in Gikongoro is 9.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro?

The months with the highest UV index in Gikongoro are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When is the lowest UV index in Gikongoro?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in January in Gikongoro?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Gikongoro is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average temperature in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average pressure in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average wind speed in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average humidity in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

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Average rainfall in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in January: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in January: 25.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

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Average UV index in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average UV index in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in January
Gikongoro, Rwanda

Average visibility in January - Gikongoro, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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