When is the best time to go to Mbeya

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mbeya 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

Mbeya January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 202mm 4.7hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

January is in the summer in Mbeya and is typically the 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 January is the driest month of the year in Mbeya with around 202mm 7.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in January »

February

Mbeya February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 176mm 5.4hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Mbeya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mbeya with around 176mm 6.9 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in February »

March

Mbeya March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 186mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Mbeya is characteristically warm and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mbeya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mbeya with around 186mm 7.3 inches of rain making it a 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in March »

April

Mbeya April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 119mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs

Mbeya's weather in April is typically warm and damp in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mbeya and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mbeya with around 119mm 4.7 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in April »

May

Mbeya May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 30mm 9.1hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Mbeya and is typically the 5th 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 May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mbeya with around 30mm 1.2 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in May »

June

Mbeya June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 6mm 10.7hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Mbeya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in June »

July

Mbeya July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 4mm 10.7hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Mbeya and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mbeya with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in July »

August

Mbeya August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 2mm 10.6hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Mbeya and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (74°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mbeya 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in August »

September

Mbeya September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 4mm 10.1hrs 12.6hrs

Mbeya's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Mbeya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mbeya with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in September »

October

Mbeya October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 16mm 9.3hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Mbeya and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mbeya with around 16mm 0.6 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in October »

November

Mbeya November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 67mm 7.8hrs 13.3hrs

The climate in Mbeya during November can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

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 Mbeya.

November is in the spring in Mbeya and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mbeya with around 67mm 2.6 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in November »

December

Mbeya December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 205mm 5.4hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Mbeya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mbeya with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mbeya weather in December »

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Mbeya weather stats

Mbeya weather statistics
Hottest month: November 26.3°C 79.3°F
Driest month: August 2mm 0.1ins
Sunniest month: June 10.7hrs
Coldest month: July 21.6°C 70.9°F
Wettest month: December 205mm 8.1ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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