January · Tanzania
Best time to visit Moshi in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Moshi in January
Average temperature 25°C, 80 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 25°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Moshi scores 7.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 25°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Moshi sits at the foot of Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, surrounded by coffee farms and climbing routes.
January in Moshi: strong conditions, 7th of 12
Trail conditions at 25°C (76°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in January; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Moshi in January?
- In January, Moshi averages 25°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Moshi?
- January earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Moshi in January?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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