Mwanza weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Mwanza: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (69°F) and cloud cover 67% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 77 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mwanza, the largest city in Mwanza. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Mwanza?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
January is a fair month in Mwanza. The weather is usually best in Jun–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Mwanza in January?
Some rain is normal: about 88 mm (3.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Mwanza in January?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 20°C (69°F).
Mwanza weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 88 mm | 67% | fair |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 77 mm | 66% | fair |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 140 mm | 71% | least pleasant |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 144 mm | 73% | least pleasant |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 72 mm | 58% | fair |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 18 mm | 41% | best |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm | 33% | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm | 44% | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 56 mm | 59% | fair |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 123 mm | 70% | fair |
| November | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 191 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| December | 26°C (79°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 136 mm | 70% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Mwanza in January
Weather can differ a lot within Mwanza: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.