Matongo weather in January
In January, Matongo sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 96 mm of rain across 15.7 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Matongo's 2nd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Matongo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- 15.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:49 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Matongo reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 17 |
| 2 | 29 | 17 |
| 3 | 29 | 17 |
| 4 | 29 | 17 |
| 5 | 29 | 17 |
| 6 | 29 | 17 |
| 7 | 29 | 17 |
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| 26 | 29 | 17 |
| 27 | 29 | 17 |
| 28 | 29 | 17 |
| 29 | 30 | 17 |
| 30 | 30 | 17 |
| 31 | 30 | 17 |
Matongo weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 8th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 96 | 15.7 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 30° / 17° | 72 | 12.9 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 17° | 123 | 16.3 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 29° / 17° | 151 | 18.7 | 12 | 4.3 |
| May | 28° / 17° | 78 | 13.7 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 17° | 23 | 5.3 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 29° / 17° | 10 | 3.2 | 11.9 | 6.1 |
| Aug | 30° / 17° | 22 | 5 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 17° | 29 | 6.7 | 12 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 31° / 18° | 61 | 10 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 29° / 17° | 143 | 17.7 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 133 | 18.7 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 22% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 54%.
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| Clearer (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| Cloudier (%) | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45 | 55 |
| 2 | 46 | 54 |
| 3 | 46 | 54 |
| 4 | 46 | 54 |
| 5 | 46 | 54 |
| 6 | 45 | 55 |
| 7 | 45 | 55 |
| 8 | 45 | 55 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 45 | 55 |
| 12 | 45 | 55 |
| 13 | 44 | 56 |
| 14 | 44 | 56 |
| 15 | 45 | 55 |
| 16 | 45 | 55 |
| 17 | 45 | 55 |
| 18 | 46 | 54 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 46 | 54 |
| 21 | 46 | 54 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 47 | 53 |
| 27 | 48 | 52 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 48 | 52 |
| 30 | 49 | 51 |
| 31 | 49 | 51 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Matongo gets around 96 mm of rain over 15.7 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 50% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 55 |
| 8 | 55 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 55 |
| 11 | 55 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 54 |
| 14 | 53 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 52 |
| 17 | 51 |
| 18 | 50 |
| 19 | 50 |
| 20 | 49 |
| 21 | 48 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 45 |
| 26 | 45 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 43 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the humid band about 56% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Dry (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Humid (%) | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 28 | 61 | 2 |
| 2 | 9 | 28 | 61 | 2 |
| 3 | 9 | 28 | 61 | 2 |
| 4 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 5 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 6 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 7 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 8 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 9 | 9 | 28 | 60 | 3 |
| 10 | 9 | 29 | 59 | 3 |
| 11 | 9 | 29 | 59 | 3 |
| 12 | 9 | 29 | 58 | 4 |
| 13 | 9 | 29 | 58 | 4 |
| 14 | 9 | 30 | 57 | 4 |
| 15 | 9 | 30 | 57 | 4 |
| 16 | 9 | 30 | 57 | 4 |
| 17 | 9 | 31 | 56 | 4 |
| 18 | 9 | 31 | 56 | 4 |
| 19 | 10 | 32 | 54 | 4 |
| 20 | 10 | 32 | 54 | 4 |
| 21 | 10 | 32 | 54 | 4 |
| 22 | 10 | 33 | 53 | 4 |
| 23 | 10 | 33 | 53 | 4 |
| 24 | 11 | 33 | 52 | 4 |
| 25 | 11 | 33 | 52 | 4 |
| 26 | 11 | 34 | 52 | 3 |
| 27 | 12 | 34 | 51 | 3 |
| 28 | 12 | 34 | 51 | 3 |
| 29 | 13 | 34 | 50 | 3 |
| 30 | 14 | 34 | 49 | 3 |
| 31 | 14 | 34 | 48 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 6 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of January to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 6:53 AM, and sunset from 6:48 PM to 6:57 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:43 | 6:48 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:43 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:43 | 6:48 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:49 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:44 | 6:49 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:45 | 6:50 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:45 | 6:50 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:51 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:46 | 6:51 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:51 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:52 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:47 | 6:52 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:52 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 6:48 | 6:53 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:49 | 6:54 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:54 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:54 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 6:50 | 6:55 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:55 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:55 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 6:51 | 6:56 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:56 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:56 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:56 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:52 | 6:56 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:53 | 6:57 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.28 kWh/m² to a high of 6.35 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 5.96 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Is January a good time to visit Matongo?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Matongo for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Matongo in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Matongo sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 17°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
UV index in Matongo in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Matongo peaks around March 17 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Matongo in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Matongo is worst in July — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.7× the cleanest month (October, 28 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 39 | 46 | 35 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | Moderate |
| Feb | 28 | Moderate |
| Mar | 30 | Moderate |
| Apr | 29 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 39 | Poor |
| Jul | 46 | Poor |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 28 | Moderate |
Where is Matongo?
Matongo sits at 1.5°S, 34.5°E, 1,223 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Tarime, 22 km away.
Topography around Matongo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Matongo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Matongo has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 260 m around an average of 1,275 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 698 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 989 m.
The land around Matongo is covered by grassland (46%) and shrubs (23%) within 3 km, grassland (37%) and shrubs (27%) within 16 km, and grassland (50%) and cropland (21%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Matongo (-1.4677°, 34.5228°, elevation 1,223 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).