Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dar es Salaam in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Dar es Salaam with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Dar es Salaam will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 96 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 22% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Dar es Salaam. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Dar es Salaam in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
96 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
7 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Dar es Salaam?
January is a great month to be in Dar es Salaam for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Dar es Salaam in January
With 35°C, Dar es Salaam hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Dar es Salaam
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Dar es Salaam, 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 Dar es Salaam
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Dar es Salaam, 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 7 days of rain in Dar es Salaam.
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.
Temperature in January in Dar es Salaam Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Dar es Salaam, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Dar es Salaam Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Dar es Salaam, 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 Dar es Salaam
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Dar es Salaam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Dar es Salaam by Month
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