January weather forecast
Butare, Rwanda

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Weather in January

Beginning the year in Butare, Rwanda, the weather in January presents a combination of warm temperatures and elevated humidity levels. Less sunshine is seen during the day with increased cloud cover. Gusts could reach up to 8km/h (5mph), creating a moderate breeze. The high humidity precipitates substantial rainfall up to 108mm (4.25"), which occurs over an estimated 25.1 days. This makes January a wet month for the city, a trend that continues into the next month.

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 23.8°C (74.8°F), showing little deviation from December. During the month of January, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 14.6°C (58.3°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Butare is 77%.

Rainfall

In Butare, Rwanda, during January, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 272.8 rainfall days, and 1185mm (46.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:21 CAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Butare are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Butare in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Butare, is 23.8°C (74.8°F), while the low-temperature averages to 14.6°C (58.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in January?

In Butare, during January, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 108mm (4.25") of precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Butare?

In January, the average day length is 12h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:21 CAT.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Butare, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in January?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average temperature in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average high temperature in January: 23.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (21.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 14.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (15.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (12.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average pressure in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average pressure in January: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average wind speed in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (7.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average humidity in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (58%).

Average rainfall in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall in January: 108mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average rainfall days in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average rainfall days in January: 25.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average sunshine days in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average UV index in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average cloud cover in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Butare, Rwanda

Average visibility in January - Butare, Rwanda
  • Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).

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