Normal weather for Arusha in January
It's hot in January in Arusha with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 18°C.
In January, there is an average of 81 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
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.
Arusha in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
81 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Arusha with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 17°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Arusha will be around 32°C, with nights close to 17°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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January is a great month to be in Arusha for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Arusha in January
With 38°C, Arusha hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Arusha
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Arusha, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Arusha
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Arusha, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Arusha.
Daily UV Index in January in Arusha
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Arusha, 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.
Temperature in January in Arusha Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Arusha, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Arusha Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Arusha, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Arusha
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Average Weather in Arusha by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arusha. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
