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Arusha in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Arusha in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Arusha in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Arusha in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +84°F during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 17 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 60 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+55°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Arusha in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +84°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +57°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +84°F.

Is Arusha warm or cold in January?

Arusha is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +63°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is one of the warmest months in Arusha, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Arusha in January

Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+82°F+84°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+55°F+57°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+93°F+95°F
Rainfall
72 mm60 mm56 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
70%65%63%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
133
Cloudy days
6109
Rainy days
221714
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +82°F to +84°F during the day. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 72 mm to 60 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 65%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Arusha in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 10 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. Arusha is amazing in January with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Arusha?

This is the weather in Arusha in January 2023:
1 January
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+83°F
2 January
☁️
+82°F
3 January
☁️
+81°F
4 January
🌧️
+78°F
5 January
☁️
+81°F
6 January
☀️
+86°F
7 January
☁️
+85°F
8 January
☀️
+84°F
9 January
☁️
+83°F
10 January
☁️
+79°F
11 January
☁️
+80°F
12 January
☁️
+84°F
13 January
☁️
+85°F
14 January
☀️
+84°F
15 January
☀️
+86°F
16 January
☀️
+86°F
17 January
☀️
+86°F
18 January
☀️
+88°F
19 January
☁️
+86°F
20 January
☀️
+87°F
21 January
☀️
+88°F
22 January
☁️
+85°F
23 January
☁️
+86°F
24 January
☁️
+86°F
25 January
☀️
+89°F
26 January
☀️
+88°F
27 January
☀️
+89°F
28 January
☀️
+87°F
29 January
☀️
+87°F
30 January
☀️
+88°F
31 January
☀️
+84°F
In January 2023 Arusha had 16 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Arusha climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Arusha in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+77°F) and the highest in 2003 (+81°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1067 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in January:

Is January a good time to visit Arusha?

January is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.

Can you sunbathe in Arusha in January?

January is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Arusha rainy in January?

Arusha is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Arusha in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Tanzania

Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.

Monthly weather in Arusha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.