When is the best time to go to Makungu

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Makungu 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

Makungu January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 196mm 5.6hrs 13.3hrs

January in Makungu is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Makungu and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Makungu with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in January »

February

Makungu February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 187mm 6.4hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Makungu and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Makungu with around 187mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in February »

March

Makungu March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 216mm 6.3hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Makungu and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Makungu with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in March »

April

Makungu April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 123mm 6.9hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Makungu and is typically the 4th coldest 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Makungu with around 123mm 4.9 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.

Makungu weather in April »

May

Makungu May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 22mm 8.1hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Makungu 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 Makungu with around 22mm 0.9 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in May »

June

Makungu June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 2mm 9.5hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Makungu and is typically the 6th coldest 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 June is the 6th driest month of the year in Makungu 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in June »

July

Makungu July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 9.5hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Makungu 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 (52°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Makungu 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in July »

August

Makungu August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 1mm 9.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Makungu is characteristically warm and very dry.

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

August is in the winter in Makungu and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Makungu with around 1mm 0 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.

Makungu weather in August »

September

Makungu September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 3mm 9.8hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Makungu and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Makungu 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in September »

October

Makungu October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 14mm 9.8hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Makungu and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Makungu with around 14mm 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in October »

November

Makungu November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 56mm 8.7hrs 13.3hrs

Makungu's weather in November is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.

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

November is in the spring in Makungu and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Makungu with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in November »

December

Makungu December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 183mm 6.9hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Makungu 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 (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Makungu with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Makungu weather in December »

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Makungu weather stats

Makungu weather statistics
Hottest month: November 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: August 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 9.7hrs
Coldest month: July 23.3°C 73.9°F
Wettest month: March 216mm 8.5ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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