Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Mahale Mountains
Tanzania · Africa
Warm days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
83°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 27 wet days, more than in most months.
87%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.5 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
98%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 78°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
2 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 77°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Feels 82°F
Rain51%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday81°F
Feels 87°F
Rain68%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 87°F
Rain53%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening77°F
Feels 85°F
Rain16%
Cloud86%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83 | 71 | 8.2 | 27 | 9.5 | 86 |
| Feb | 85 | 72 | 5.7 | 23 | 9.6 | 85 |
| Mar | 85 | 72 | 10.5 | 25 | 9.3 | 86 |
| Apr | 85 | 71 | 11.1 | 26 | 10.2 | 83 |
| May | 88 | 70 | 2.4 | 8 | 11.3 | 73 |
| Jun | 89 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.5 | 60 |
| Jul | 88 | 66 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 52 |
| Aug | 90 | 68 | 0.1 | 0 | 11.6 | 51 |
| Sep | 91 | 71 | 1.2 | 6 | 11.7 | 57 |
| Oct | 89 | 73 | 4.8 | 19 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 11.4 | 26 | 9.3 | 83 |
| Dec | 83 | 71 | 11.5 | 29 | 9.2 | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology