When is the best time to go to Mwanza

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mwanza 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

Mwanza January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 93mm 7.8hrs 13hrs

The climate in Mwanza during January can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mwanza.

January is in the summer in Mwanza and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mwanza February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 111mm 7.8hrs 12.9hrs

February in Mwanza is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Mwanza and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp 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.

Mwanza weather in February »

March

Mwanza March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 135mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Mwanza and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 135mm 5.3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in March »

April

Mwanza April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 173mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

Mwanza'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 Mwanza for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mwanza and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 173mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mwanza May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 80mm 8.2hrs 12.7hrs

May is a reasonably dry, humid month in Mwanza and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mwanza.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mwanza and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in May »

June

Mwanza June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 13mm 9.4hrs 13hrs

Warm, humid and dry weather often prevails in Mwanza during the month of June

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

June is in the winter in Mwanza and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mwanza with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in June »

July

Mwanza July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 11mm 9.1hrs 12.9hrs

July in Mwanza is generally dry with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Mwanza and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in July »

August

Mwanza August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 19mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Mwanza and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in August »

September

Mwanza September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 28mm 8.5hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Mwanza and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in September »

October

Mwanza October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 78mm 7.9hrs 12.7hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Mwanza and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mwanza.

October is in the spring in Mwanza and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 78mm 3.1 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in October »

November

Mwanza November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 162mm 7.7hrs 13hrs

Warm, humid and wet weather often prevails in Mwanza during the month of November

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

November is in the spring in Mwanza and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 162mm 6.4 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in November »

December

Mwanza December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 145mm 7.6hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Mwanza and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mwanza with around 145mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mwanza weather in December »

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Mwanza weather stats

Mwanza weather statistics
Hottest month: October 27.9°C 82.2°F
Driest month: July 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 27.4°C 81.3°F
Wettest month: April 173mm 6.8ins
Warmest sea: April 29°C 84.2°F
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