January weather forecastGikongoro, Rwanda

January

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.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

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).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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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Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

22.6°C

23.8°C

24°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

5.1km/h

5.9km/h

6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.8

4.7

2.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

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).

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).

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).

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%).

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).

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).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

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 42min

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).

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).

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).