Ngorongoro Weather in January

What's the weather like in Ngorongoro (Arusha) in January 2024?

The climate in Ngorongoro during January can be summarized as mild and damp.

January is in the summer in Ngorongoro and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.

Ngorongoro weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Nightly temperature 9.6°C 49.3°F
Average temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Daily sunshine 8.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 108 mm 4.2 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ngorongoro with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro average temperature in January

January rainfall

Ngorongoro average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Ngorongoro 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 Ngorongoro in January 2024.

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Ngorongoro weather stats

Ngorongoro weather statistics
Hottest month: March 22.2°C 72°F
Driest month: September 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: October 8.7hrs
Coldest month: July 18.3°C 64.9°F
Wettest month: April 213mm 8.4ins
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