January Weather in Dar es Salaam

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 28°C (82°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 25°C (77°F). Typically, the humidity level in Dar es Salaam throughout January hovers around 82%.

25°C (77°F)

Minimum temperature

28°C (82°F)

Average temperature

32°C (90°F)

Maximum temperature

82%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Dar es Salaam averages 60 mm (2.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 12 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 27 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 9 hours 14 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 44% probability of sunny days during this period.

60 mm (2.4 inches)

Precipitation

12 rainy days

Rainy days

9 hours 14 minutes

Sunshine hours

44%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Dar es Salaam reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
	07:00	08:00	09:00	10:00	11:00	12:00	13:00	14:00	15:00	16:00	17:00	18:00	19:00
UVI	1	2	5	9	12	14	14	11	8	4	2	1	0
Exposure	Low		Moderate	VeryHigh	Extreme				VeryHigh	Moderate	Low
Time to burn	45 min		30 min	15 min	10 min				15 min	30 min	45 min