Salima Weather in January

What's the weather like in Salima (Central Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Salima during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the summer in Salima and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Salima weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Nightly temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Average temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 315 mm 12.4 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.7°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Salima with around 315mm 12.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Salima

Salima average temperature in January

January rainfall

Salima average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Salima average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salima in January 2024.

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Salima weather stats

Salima weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.8°C 89.2°F
Driest month: September 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: September 10.5hrs
Coldest month: July 25.7°C 78.3°F
Wettest month: January 315mm 12.4ins
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