Weather in Africa in January

General weather information about Africa

Average annual temperature is 25.7 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.1 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 22.4 °C

Number of sunny days: 26 days

Number of rainy days: 339 days

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* Weather data for Africa Ecuador is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Africa air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)28.027.827.929.230.129.628.929.428.929.229.029.0
Average daytime temperature (°C)26.326.526.827.528.027.927.727.727.727.427.527.4
Average temperature (°C)24.825.125.225.726.326.126.126.026.025.925.925.9
Average night temperature (°C)23.323.823.824.124.824.724.524.424.324.324.424.5
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)22.423.222.923.323.823.723.523.623.523.323.323.7

Africa monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)12.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.0
Daylight mean duration (h)12.112.112.112.112.212.212.212.112.112.112.112.1
Daylight minimum duration (h)12.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)9.09.58.28.88.29.49.89.89.88.69.38.7
Precipitation (mm)11415926519335021116811259173125400
Sunny days112201144451
Rainy days302729283129302726272530
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Africa:

The largest precipitation sum in Africa is at

  • March — 265(mm)
  • May — 350(mm)
  • December — 400(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Africa?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Africa.
    What is the weather like in Africa?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Africa by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Africa have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Africa throughout the year.