The climate in Kigoma during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
January is in the summer in Kigoma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28°C 82.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20°C 68°F |
Average temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 134 mm 5.3 ins |
Rainy days | 18 days |
Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average January is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kigoma with around 134mm 5.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Kigoma in January 2025.
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Hottest month: | September | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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Driest month: | July | 1mm 0ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.1hrs |
Coldest month: | July | 28.9°C 84°F |
Wettest month: | April | 167mm 6.6ins |