When is the best time to go to Makumbako

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Makumbako 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

Makumbako January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 202mm 5.3hrs 13.3hrs

Warm and very wet weather often prevails in Makumbako during the month of January

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

January is in the summer in Makumbako and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Makumbako February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 189mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

February in Makumbako is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Makumbako and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 189mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Makumbako March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 222mm 6hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Makumbako is characteristically warm and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Makumbako and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 222mm 8.7 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in March »

April

Makumbako April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 128mm 6.9hrs 12.6hrs

Makumbako'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 Makumbako for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Makumbako and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Makumbako May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 25mm 8.2hrs 12.5hrs

May is a dry month in Makumbako and the temperature is generally mild.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Makumbako and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 25mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in May »

June

Makumbako June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 5mm 9.7hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in June in Makumbako is characteristically mild and very dry.

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

June is in the winter in Makumbako and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Makumbako with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in June »

July

Makumbako July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 3mm 9.7hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Makumbako and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Makumbako 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in July »

August

Makumbako August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 9.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Makumbako and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Makumbako with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in August »

September

Makumbako September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 3mm 9.9hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Makumbako and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Makumbako 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 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in September »

October

Makumbako October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 16mm 9.7hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Makumbako and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Makumbako with around 16mm 0.6 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in October »

November

Makumbako November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 56mm 8.4hrs 13.3hrs

The weather in November in Makumbako is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

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

November is in the spring in Makumbako and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Makumbako with around 56mm 2.2 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in November »

December

Makumbako December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 197mm 6.4hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Makumbako and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Makumbako with around 197mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Makumbako weather in December »

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Makumbako weather stats

Makumbako weather statistics
Hottest month: November 27.1°C 80.8°F
Driest month: August 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: August 9.9hrs
Coldest month: July 21.8°C 71.2°F
Wettest month: March 222mm 8.7ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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