When is the best time to go to Katumba

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Katumba, 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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Katumba weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Katumba 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

Katumba January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 228mm 5.1hrs 13.3hrs

January is a very wet, humid month in Katumba and the temperature is generally warm.

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

January is in the summer in Katumba and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Katumba with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Katumba February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 203mm 5.6hrs 13.1hrs

February in Katumba is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Katumba and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Katumba with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in February »

March

Katumba March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 323mm 6.1hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Katumba and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Katumba with around 323mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in March »

April

Katumba April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 446mm 7.4hrs 12.6hrs

Katumba's weather in April is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Katumba and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Katumba with around 446mm 17.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in April »

May

Katumba May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 200mm 9hrs 12.4hrs

May is a very wet month in Katumba and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Katumba and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Katumba with around 200mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in May »

June

Katumba June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 67mm 10.2hrs 13.3hrs

June in Katumba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

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 Katumba.

June is in the winter in Katumba and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Katumba with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in June »

July

Katumba July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 47mm 10.4hrs 13.1hrs

July in Katumba is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Katumba, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Katumba and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 47mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in July »

August

Katumba August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 28mm 10.6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Katumba is characteristically warm and dry.

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

August is in the winter in Katumba and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in August »

September

Katumba September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 19mm 10.3hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Katumba and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in September »

October

Katumba October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 28mm 9.8hrs 12.4hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Katumba and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in October »

November

Katumba November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 127mm 8.3hrs 13.3hrs

The climate in Katumba during November can be summarized as hot and wet.

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

November is in the spring in Katumba and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Katumba weather in November »

December

Katumba December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 246mm 5.9hrs 13.1hrs

December in Katumba is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

December is in the summer in Katumba and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Katumba with around 246mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Katumba weather in December »

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Katumba weather stats

Katumba weather statistics
Hottest month: November 28.7°C 83.7°F
Driest month: September 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: August 10.6hrs
Coldest month: July 23.5°C 74.3°F
Wettest month: April 446mm 17.6ins
Warmest sea: March 29.3°C 84.7°F
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