Njombe weather in January
In January, Njombe sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 268 mm of rain across 26.5 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in January, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Njombe's 12th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Njombe's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 268 mm
- 26.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:35 AM – 7:05 PM
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.12 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Njombe is town in Njombe Region, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical January day in Njombe reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 15 |
| 2 | 23 | 15 |
| 3 | 23 | 15 |
| 4 | 23 | 15 |
| 5 | 23 | 15 |
| 6 | 23 | 15 |
| 7 | 23 | 15 |
| 8 | 23 | 15 |
| 9 | 23 | 15 |
| 10 | 23 | 15 |
| 11 | 23 | 15 |
| 12 | 23 | 15 |
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| 24 | 23 | 15 |
| 25 | 23 | 15 |
| 26 | 23 | 15 |
| 27 | 23 | 15 |
| 28 | 23 | 15 |
| 29 | 23 | 15 |
| 30 | 23 | 15 |
| 31 | 23 | 15 |
Njombe weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 15° | 268 | 26.5 | 12.5 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 23° / 15° | 260 | 23.6 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 22° / 15° | 228 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 21° / 14° | 83 | 18.6 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| May | 21° / 12° | 18 | 5.4 | 11.6 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 20° / 10° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.5 | 7.7 |
| Jul | 19° / 9° | 2 | 0.4 | 11.5 | 7.7 |
| Aug | 20° / 10° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.7 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 22° / 11° | 4 | 0.9 | 11.9 | 8.3 |
| Oct | 24° / 13° | 18 | 5.5 | 12.2 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 24° / 14° | 54 | 10.5 | 12.4 | 6.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 15° | 171 | 20.8 | 12.5 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 4% of the time in January, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 88%.
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| Clearer (%) | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 17 | 83 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 14 | 86 |
| 6 | 13 | 87 |
| 7 | 13 | 87 |
| 8 | 11 | 89 |
| 9 | 11 | 89 |
| 10 | 11 | 89 |
| 11 | 10 | 90 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 10 | 90 |
| 14 | 10 | 90 |
| 15 | 10 | 90 |
| 16 | 10 | 90 |
| 17 | 11 | 89 |
| 18 | 11 | 89 |
| 19 | 11 | 89 |
| 20 | 11 | 89 |
| 21 | 11 | 89 |
| 22 | 11 | 89 |
| 23 | 11 | 89 |
| 24 | 12 | 88 |
| 25 | 12 | 88 |
| 26 | 12 | 88 |
| 27 | 12 | 88 |
| 28 | 12 | 88 |
| 29 | 11 | 89 |
| 30 | 11 | 89 |
| 31 | 11 | 89 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Njombe gets around 268 mm of rain over 26.5 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 85% and peaks near 87% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 78 |
| 2 | 79 |
| 3 | 79 |
| 4 | 80 |
| 5 | 81 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 83 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 85 |
| 10 | 85 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 86 |
| 13 | 86 |
| 14 | 87 |
| 15 | 87 |
| 16 | 87 |
| 17 | 87 |
| 18 | 86 |
| 19 | 86 |
| 20 | 86 |
| 21 | 86 |
| 22 | 86 |
| 23 | 86 |
| 24 | 86 |
| 25 | 86 |
| 26 | 86 |
| 27 | 86 |
| 28 | 86 |
| 29 | 86 |
| 30 | 86 |
| 31 | 86 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the comfortable band about 79% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 |
| Humid (%) | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 79 | 13 |
| 3 | 7 | 79 | 14 |
| 4 | 7 | 79 | 14 |
| 5 | 6 | 79 | 15 |
| 6 | 6 | 79 | 15 |
| 7 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 8 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 9 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 10 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 11 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 12 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 13 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 14 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 15 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 16 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 17 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 18 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 19 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 20 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 21 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 22 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 23 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 24 | 2 | 80 | 18 |
| 25 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 26 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 27 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 28 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 29 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 30 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 31 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
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 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | 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 30 min at the start of January to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 7:00 PM to 7:07 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 7:00 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:28 | 7:01 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 7:01 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:29 | 7:01 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:30 | 7:02 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:02 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:31 | 7:02 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:32 | 7:03 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:32 | 7:03 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:33 | 7:03 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:33 | 7:04 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:04 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:34 | 7:04 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:04 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:05 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:35 | 7:05 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:36 | 7:05 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:36 | 7:05 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:37 | 7:06 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:37 | 7:06 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:38 | 7:06 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:38 | 7:06 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:39 | 7:06 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:39 | 7:06 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:06 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:06 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 6:40 | 7:06 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 6:41 | 7:07 |
| 29 | 12.4 | 6:41 | 7:07 |
| 30 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:07 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 6:42 | 7:07 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.12 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.73 kWh/m² to a high of 6.65 kWh/m² in October across the year — January's 5.12 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Njombe
In January, Njombe sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Njombe's monsoon runs December–March, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Njombe?
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 Njombe for sightseeing.
What to pack for Njombe in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Njombe sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 27 days see rain.
UV index in Njombe in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Njombe peaks around February 22 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 15 at about 10 (extreme).
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) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 14 | Extreme |
| Dec | 14 | Extreme |
Air quality in Njombe 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 Njombe is worst in October — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (May, 7 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) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 10 | Good |
| Apr | 8 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 8 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 17 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 17 | Moderate |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Njombe?
Njombe sits at 9.3°S, 34.8°E, 1,960 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Mtwango, 37 km away.
Topography around Njombe
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Njombe.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Njombe has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 221 m around an average of 1,902 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 563 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,440 m.
The land around Njombe is covered by artificial surfaces (31%) and cropland (24%) within 3 km, trees (30%), grassland (28%) and shrubs (21%) within 16 km, and shrubs (32%), trees (31%) and grassland (20%) 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 Njombe (-9.3492°, 34.7717°, elevation 1,960 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).