Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Dodoma with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Dodoma 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 Dodoma with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 20°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 28°C, with nights close to 20°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Dodoma will be around 28°C, with nights close to 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 328 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
There’s an average 78% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Dodoma. 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.
Dodoma in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
28°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
328 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
24 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 Dodoma?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Dodoma. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Dodoma in January
With 39°C, Dodoma hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 1°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Dodoma
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Dodoma, 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 Dodoma
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Dodoma, 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 24 days of rain in Dodoma.
Daily UV Index in January in Dodoma
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Dodoma, 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 Dodoma Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Dodoma, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Dodoma Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Dodoma, 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 Dodoma
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Dodoma. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Dodoma by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dodoma. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
