The month in detail
What to expect in January
In January, Tanzania sees 28°C during the day with 7.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
January ranks 7 out of 12 months in Tanzania. Compared to December: −2°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
17°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 31
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Tanzania is August (9.2/10), 0.6 pt higher than January.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Tanzania
🗣️LanguageSwahili
💶CurrencyShilling tanzanien (TSh)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthNovember · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 60%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Tanzania ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
TanzaniaEquatorial tropical climate with a 9.2 → 5.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.37°S · 35.75°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tanzania?
August is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 16.0°C lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 13.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Tanzania get in August?
Tanzania averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Tanzania?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Tanzania in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 16.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Tanzania good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Tanzania scores 7.3/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Tanzania?
December is the most difficult month to visit Tanzania, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Tanzania in January?
The average UV index reaches 7 in January in Tanzania (high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.