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 (4.02") 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

The high-temperature average in January for Owando is a tropical 30°C (86°F), staying closely aligned with December's conditions. In Owando, the average temperature during the nights of January drops to an agreeable 21°C (69.8°F).

Rainfall

In Owando, Congo, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Owando, there are 131 rainfall days, and 1569mm (61.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Owando 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 in Owando. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 12 in January transforms into this advice:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Following every swim or outdoor workout, a sunscreen with an SPF of not less than 30 should be liberally applied and re-applied frequently, even on overcast days.