Masasi Weather in January

What's the weather like in Masasi (Mtwara) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Masasi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Masasi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.7°C 85.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.7°C 71.1°F
Average temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 205 mm 8.1 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 28.7°C 83.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest month of the year in Masasi with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Masasi

Masasi average temperature in January

January rainfall

Masasi average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Masasi 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 Masasi in January 2024.

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Masasi weather stats

Masasi weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: August 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: January 205mm 8.1ins
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