January weather forecast
Masaka, Rwanda

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Masaka, Rwanda, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26°C (78.8°F) and min 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of January sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 26°C (78.8°F), subtly shifted from December's 24.5°C (76.1°F). Masaka records an average low-temperature of 15.4°C (59.7°F) throughout the month of January.

Humidity

In Masaka, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:18 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures?
The average high-temperature, in January, in Masaka, is 26°C (78.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 15.4°C (59.7°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Masaka, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.
How many days does it rain in January?
In January, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout January, 71mm (2.8") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Masaka have in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 13min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:18 CAT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index are January, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Masaka is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 1min

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 5min

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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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
Masaka, 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).

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