What is the weather like in Nkhata Bay vs Zanzibar in January?

In January, Nkhata Bay averages 26°C high / 24°C low with about 410 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 57 mm.

Nkhata Bay vs Zanzibar in January

Zanzibar is the better pick in January — 84 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zanzibar is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Nkhata Bay is hot, soaked, clean air.

Nkhata Bay vs Zanzibar — January climate, side by side

	Nkhata Bay	Zanzibar
Comfort score	53/100 (D)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	31°C	38°C
Avg high / low	26° / 24°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	410 mm	57 mm
Rainy days	29	13
Humidity	82%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	29	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Nkhata Bay vs Zanzibar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Nkhata Bay or Zanzibar?: Zanzibar is the better pick in January — 84 vs 53 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Zanzibar is sweltering, a little rain, clean air, while Nkhata Bay is hot, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Nkhata Bay vs Zanzibar in January?: In January, Nkhata Bay averages 26°C high / 24°C low with about 410 mm of rain; Zanzibar averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 57 mm.