TanzaniaThe weather in January in Dar es Salaam
It's hot in January in Dar es Salaam with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
January is a good month to be in Dar es Salaam for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 35°C in 2016, Dar es Salaam reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Dar es Salaam
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dar es Salaam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Dar es Salaam | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 96 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Dar es Salaam with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Dar es Salaam is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Dar es Salaam
Temperature in January in Dar es Salaam over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Dar es Salaam
Total precipitation in January in Dar es Salaam over the years
Daily UV index in January in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Dar es Salaam, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Dar es Salaam by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dar es Salaam. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.