When is the best time to go to Lushoto

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lushoto 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

Lushoto January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 87mm 8.8hrs 13.1hrs

January in Lushoto is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Lushoto and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lushoto weather in January »

February

Lushoto February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 74mm 8.9hrs 13hrs

February in Lushoto is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Lushoto and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in February »

March

Lushoto March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 125mm 7.9hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Lushoto and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in March »

April

Lushoto April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 230mm 6.3hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Lushoto and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 230mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in April »

May

Lushoto May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 228mm 5.8hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Lushoto and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 228mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in May »

June

Lushoto June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 72mm 7hrs 13.1hrs

The climate in Lushoto during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the winter in Lushoto and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lushoto with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in June »

July

Lushoto July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 54mm 6.9hrs 13hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Lushoto and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in July »

August

Lushoto August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 46mm 6.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Lushoto is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the winter in Lushoto and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in August »

September

Lushoto September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 40mm 7.7hrs 12.7hrs

Lushoto's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Lushoto and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lushoto weather in September »

October

Lushoto October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 64mm 8.2hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Lushoto and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Lushoto weather in October »

November

Lushoto November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 110mm 8.3hrs 13.1hrs

The climate in Lushoto during November can be summarized as warm and damp.

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

November is in the spring in Lushoto and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 110mm 4.3 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in November »

December

Lushoto December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 99mm 8.1hrs 13hrs

December in Lushoto is generally a little damp with the temperature being 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 Lushoto.

December is in the summer in Lushoto and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lushoto with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Lushoto weather in December »

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Lushoto weather stats

Lushoto weather statistics
Hottest month: February 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: September 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: February 8.9hrs
Coldest month: July 20.7°C 69.3°F
Wettest month: April 230mm 9.1ins
Warmest sea: April 29.3°C 84.7°F
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