January weather forecast
Songea, Tanzania

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Weather in January

In Songea, Tanzania, the year opens with weather that exhibits both high humidity and ample rainfall. Strikingly, this time boasts the year's highest relative humidity of 89%. The urban’s relatively cooler temperatures, coupled with the noticeable overcast skies, fosters an overall mild ambiance for January. Yet, the city's steady breezes provide ventilation, making the atmosphere pretty manageable. Akin to typical tropical weather patterns, rain showers are intermittent and can be somewhat unpredictable during this month.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Songea marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.6°C (78.1°F) from December's 27.5°C (81.5°F). The average low-temperature of 18°C (64.4°F) is witnessed in Songea during January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Songea is 89%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 25.9 days. Throughout January, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Songea, there are 201.3 rainfall days, and 955mm (37.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Songea, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of January, in Songea, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:07 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Songea is 6.6h.

UV index

January, March through July and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Songea. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 6, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the average January temperature in Songea?

The high-temperature, in January, in Songea, is 25.6°C (78.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 18°C (64.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Songea?

In January, the average relative humidity in Songea, Tanzania, is 89%.

How many days does it rain in January in Songea?

In January, in Songea, Tanzania, the rain falls for 25.9 days. Throughout January, 198mm (7.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In Songea, Tanzania, the average day length in January is 12h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Songea?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:07 EAT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Songea?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Songea?

The months with the lowest UV index in Songea are January, March through July and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Songea?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Songea, Tanzania, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average temperature in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average high temperature in January: 25.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average pressure in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average wind speed in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average humidity in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average humidity in January: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (54%).

Average rainfall in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average rainfall in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall in January: 198mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (205mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average rainfall days in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 25.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (27.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (7.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average sunshine days in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (2.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average UV index in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, August, September, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average cloud cover in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in January
Songea, Tanzania

Average visibility in January - Songea, Tanzania
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March and April (6km).

Songea, Tanzania

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