January weather forecastMoshi, Tanzania

Weather in January

The start of the year in Moshi, Tanzania, observes a diurnal temperature range from 17°C (62.6°F) at night to highs of 33°C (91.4°F) during the day. January has moderate sunlight with up to 12.3 daylight hours offering plenty of time for outdoor activities. Despite the considerably high temperatures, the city receives its fair share of rainfall. Preceding February, the month manifests a slight increase in the amount of rainfall expected. It just shows that Moshi embraces a wet beginning to the year.

Temperature

During January and February, Moshi registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 33°C (91.4°F).

Rainfall

In Moshi, in January, during 8 rainfall days, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 99 rainfall days, and 970mm (38.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Moshi, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Moshi.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 12 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Despite the overcast weather, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied liberally and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or an outdoor workout.