Sumbawanga Weather in January

What's the weather like in Sumbawanga (Rukwa Region) in January 2024?

The climate in Sumbawanga during January can be summarized as mild and wet.

January is in the summer in Sumbawanga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

Sumbawanga weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.4°C 72.2°F
Nightly temperature 13.5°C 56.2°F
Average temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 186 mm 7.3 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 6.8kph 4 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sumbawanga with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Sumbawanga

Sumbawanga average temperature in January

January rainfall

Sumbawanga average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga in January 2024.

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Sumbawanga weather stats

Sumbawanga weather statistics
Hottest month: October 25.9°C 78.6°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 22.3°C 72.1°F
Wettest month: December 188mm 7.4ins
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