When to go · Mtwara
Mtwara in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry, cooler, calmer sea)). Across Tanzania: Herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu; calving starts late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Medium
- Tanzania overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Tanzania overall
Verdict
GoodTanzania month rating
Outside the best window (Jun–Oct (dry, cooler, calmer sea)). Across Tanzania: Herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu; calving starts late in the month.
Weather in January
- MtwaraHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Tanzania overall
- Medium
- Prices · Tanzania overall
- Medium
Tanzania overall: Herds gather on the southern Serengeti plains around Ndutu; calving starts late in the month.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast