January weather forecast
Kigoma, Tanzania

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Weather in January

Observations draw the attention to Kigoma's weather in January. Seen shifting from December, it is marked by highs of 24.5°C (76.1°F) and lows of 20.9°C (69.6°F). Nonetheless, the weather remains humid, leading to a notable prevailing cloud cover. Kigoma boasts a general sense of lightness with an estimated 12.4 hours of daylight. Although rainfall is common, the adventure-seeking tourists still find this month a worthy choice.

Temperature

Kigoma experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 24.3°C (75.7°F). An average low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) is witnessed throughout the month of January, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Kigoma is 78%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kigoma, the rain falls for 26.8 days. Throughout January, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kigoma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 232.3 days and collects up to 1296mm (51.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of January, in Kigoma, Tanzania, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:24 EAT.

Sunshine

In Kigoma, the average sunshine in January is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January leads to these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Kigoma in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Kigoma, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 20.9°C (69.6°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Kigoma?

In January, the average relative humidity in Kigoma, Tanzania, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in January in Kigoma?

In Kigoma, Tanzania, in January, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kigoma?

In Kigoma, Tanzania, the average day length in January is 12h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Kigoma?

On the first day of January in Kigoma, Tanzania, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:24 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Kigoma?

The average sunshine duration in January in Kigoma, Tanzania, is 8.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kigoma?

January through March, May through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kigoma.

How high is the UV index in January in Kigoma?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kigoma is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average temperature in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in January: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (26.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are May, June and December (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (20.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average pressure in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.4mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average wind speed in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and May (6.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average humidity in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (62%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average rainfall in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in January: 139mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (216mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (3mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 26.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (28.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3.3 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 1.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (26.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are March and April (0.7 days).

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Average UV index in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average UV index in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in January
Kigoma, Tanzania

Average visibility in January - Kigoma, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May and November (9km).

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