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Gombe Weather in January

Gombe in January

The short of it: Gombe in January averages a high of 29 °C (83 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 17° · rain 53 mm · daylight 12 h 7 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: July & June

January in Gombe brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 17°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 7 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and June.

Against its neighbours, Gombe runs cooler than most and about as wet in January. Mityana, 25 km to the NNW, is 1° warmer by day.

January in Gombe, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus December
1° warmer, 29 mm less rain
Versus February
about the same
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 7 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MityanaCentral Region25 km NNW29°17°42 mm
MpigiCentral Region25 km E28°17°56 mm
KasanjeCentral Region35 km E28°17°65 mm
NamayumbaCentral Region40 km NNE30°17°37 mm
KakiriCentral Region41 km NE29°17°43 mm
LukayaCentral Region44 km SW29°17°47 mm
KatabiCentral Region44 km ESE28°18°71 mm
KizibaCentral Region45 km NE30°17°38 mm

The Almanac · Gombe Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Gombe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January29°17°53 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
February29°17°53 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
March28°17°94 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
April27°18°153 mm7 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
May27°17°104 mm7 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
June27°17°50 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
July26°16°39 mm8 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°16°83 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
September27°17°84 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦
October28°17°117 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
November27°17°118 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
December27°17°82 mm8 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Gombe in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Gombe in January?

Days average 29 °C (83 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Much like December: highs about 29°, nights near 17°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Gombe?

The Almanac gives January 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are July and June.

How long are the days in Gombe in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 12 h 7 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Gombe in January?

Hardly — January nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Gombe in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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