2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Arusha & Serengeti in January

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

January is an excellent time to visit Arusha & Serengeti. Arusha & Serengeti has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 25°C, lows of 17°C, and approximately 25 rainy days per month.

Avg High

25°C

Avg Low

17°C

Rainy days

25days

Daylight

12.3h

Is January a good time to visit Arusha & Serengeti?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

6:34 AM

Sunset

6:52 PM

Live January Forecast

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Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 16 days ahead
Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 25°C 17°C 25 Excellent (best)
February 26°C 17°C 21 Excellent (best)
March 25°C 18°C 28 Wet
April 23°C 17°C 29 Wet
May 22°C 16°C 16 Wet
June 22°C 15°C 10 Excellent (best)
July 21°C 14°C 11 Excellent (best)
August 23°C 15°C 8 Excellent (best)
September 25°C 15°C 6 Excellent (best)
October 27°C 17°C 9 Excellent (best)
November 25°C 17°C 23 Wet
December 27°C 16°C 10 Good

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for January

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

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Common Questions

Is January a good time to visit Arusha & Serengeti? +

January is typically Excellent for visiting Arusha & Serengeti, with average highs of 25°C and around 25 rainy days.

What should I pack for Arusha & Serengeti in January? +

With highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Arusha & Serengeti in January? +

Arusha & Serengeti typically sees around 25 rainy days in January.

How many hours of daylight are there in Arusha & Serengeti in January? +

In January, Arusha & Serengeti gets approximately 12.3 hours of daylight per day.

Is January peak season in Arusha & Serengeti? +

Yes, January is peak season in Arusha & Serengeti. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Arusha & Serengeti? +

The best months to visit Arusha & Serengeti are January, February, June, July, August, September, October, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Last Updated: January 2026

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January

25° / 17°
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