January weather forecast
Owando, Congo

In Owando, Congo, January provides a warm start to the new year with consistent high temperatures due to its proximity to the equator. Humidity accompanies this warmth, signified by a high number of rainy days. With rainfall reaching a total of 102mm over a span of 8 days, expect a good mix of sun and showers throughout the month. A noteworthy daily average of 12.1 sunlight hours promises a bright start to the day, making January a reasonably sunny month. Despite these rainfall figures, one still gets an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day, offering a balance between warm and wet conditions.

Temperature

With the onset of January in Owando, a modest change to a hot 30°C from December's 29°C is noted in high-temperature. Throughout the month of January, Owando witnesses an average temperature of 21°C.

Rainfall

In Owando, Congo, in January, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 102mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owando, there are 131 rainfall days, and 1569mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of January, in Owando, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.

Sunshine

In Owando, Congo, the average sunshine in January is 5h.

UV index

January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during January leads to these instructions:
Utilize all vital precautions. Guarding against sun harm is non-negotiable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Apply and frequently reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen after every two hours, or immediately after a swim or outdoor exercise.