Temperatures in January
It's warm in January in Ngorongoro with an average temperature of 25°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 27°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 16°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Ngorongoro 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 Ngorongoro with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 16°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 25°C, with nights close to 16°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Ngorongoro will be around 26°C, with nights close to 16°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 299 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance this month is 69% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Ngorongoro. 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.
Ngorongoro in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
25°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
27°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
299 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
22 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 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 Ngorongoro?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Ngorongoro. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Ngorongoro in January
With 31°C, Ngorongoro hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Ngorongoro
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Ngorongoro, 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 22 days of rain in Ngorongoro.
Daily UV Index in January in Ngorongoro
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Ngorongoro, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Ngorongoro Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Ngorongoro, 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 Ngorongoro
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Ngorongoro. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Ngorongoro by Month
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