January weather forecastKayonza, Rwanda

January

Weather in January

Kayonza, Rwanda launches a new year with modest climatic conditions. The city experiences a fairly of high temperatures of around 26°C (78.8°F) with moments of diurnal cooling to as low as 15.4°C (59.7°F). January is a transition period in which rainfall begins to increase, offering periodic refreshment to the terrain. These rains are typically followed by the appearance of the sun and comfortable humidity levels. The wind adds a slight chill to the air, yet visibility remains optimal for outdoor activities.

Temperature

Kayonza's entry into January measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 26°C (78.8°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. Kayonza experiences an average temperature drop to a refreshing 15.4°C (59.7°F) during January nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout January, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 279 rainfall days, and 1291mm (50.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In January, in Kayonza, the average high-temperature is 26°C (78.8°F), and the average low-temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

In Kayonza, in January, during 22.3 rainfall days, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 13min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:17 CAT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Kayonza is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average high temperature in January: 26°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (26.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (16.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (13.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average pressure in January: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average wind speed in January: 5.4km/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 November (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall in January: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (186mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average rainfall days in January: 22.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and November (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

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

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average sunshine days in January: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average cloud cover in January: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Kayonza, Rwanda

  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (8km).