When is the best time to go to Basotu

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Basotu, Tanzania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Basotu weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Basotu are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Basotu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 125mm 8.1hrs 13.1hrs

January is a wet month in Basotu and the temperature is generally warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basotu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Basotu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Basotu with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in January »

February

Basotu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 115mm 8.2hrs 13hrs

February in Basotu is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basotu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Basotu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Basotu with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in February »

March

Basotu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 139mm 7.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Basotu is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basotu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Basotu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Basotu with around 139mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in March »

April

Basotu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 129mm 7hrs 12.7hrs

Basotu's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basotu for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Basotu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Basotu with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in April »

May

Basotu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 32mm 7.5hrs 12.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Basotu and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basotu.

May is in the fall / autumn in Basotu and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Basotu with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in May »

June

Basotu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 3mm 8.4hrs 13.1hrs

The climate in Basotu during June can be summarized as mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basotu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Basotu and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (53°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Basotu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in June »

July

Basotu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 0mm 8.5hrs 13hrs

July in Basotu is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basotu, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Basotu and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in July »

August

Basotu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 0mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Basotu is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basotu, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Basotu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in August »

September

Basotu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 3mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs

Basotu's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basotu, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Basotu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in September »

October

Basotu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 13mm 9.1hrs 12.7hrs

October is a dry month in Basotu and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basotu, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Basotu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in October »

November

Basotu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 73mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Basotu and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basotu.

November is in the spring in Basotu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in November »

December

Basotu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 132mm 7.7hrs 13hrs

December in Basotu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basotu for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Basotu and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Basotu with around 132mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Basotu weather in December »

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Basotu weather stats

Basotu weather statistics
Hottest month: November 26.1°C 79°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 9.1hrs
Coldest month: July 22.4°C 72.3°F
Wettest month: March 139mm 5.5ins
Warmest sea: March 29.2°C 84.6°F
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