Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Selous Game Reserve with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Selous Game Reserve 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 Selous Game Reserve with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Selous Game Reserve will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 292 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
With an average precipitation chance of 85% this month, rainy days are almost inevitable.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Selous Game Reserve. 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.
Selous Game Reserve in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
292 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
26 days | 9 days | |
December
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 Selous Game Reserve?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Selous Game Reserve. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Selous Game Reserve in January
With 39°C, Selous Game Reserve hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Selous Game Reserve
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Selous Game Reserve, 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 26 days of rain in Selous Game Reserve.
Daily UV Index in January in Selous Game Reserve
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Selous Game Reserve, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Selous Game Reserve Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Selous Game Reserve, 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 Selous Game Reserve
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Selous Game Reserve. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Selous Game Reserve by Month
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