January weather forecast
Karonga, Malawi

In contrast to subsequent months, January extends a damp and dewy atmosphere with an overall humidity reaching 76%. A calm, subtle wind flow makes the wet conditions mild, setting no hindrance to outdoor activities. Visitors and residents can anticipate cloudy skies prevailing throughout the month, creating grayscale landscapes and stunning cloudy horizons. Rainfall happening over 28.5 days spreads a soothing chill in the city. The tranquil drizzle coating the city streets gives a refreshing outlook to Karonga in the first month of the calendar year.

Temperature

The advent of January signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.2°C, aligning closely with December. Karonga's temperature drops to an average low of 21.3°C during the nights of January.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 30°C. Continuing activity during long-lasting exposure might induce tiredness and result in heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Karonga, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 187mm of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Karonga is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:13 CAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Karonga.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Karonga is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.