When is the best time to go to Nungwi

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Nungwi 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

Nungwi January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 78mm 9hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

Nungwi's weather in January is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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 Nungwi.

January is in the summer in Nungwi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 78mm 3.1 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 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Nungwi February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 49mm 9hrs 13hrs 29°C

February in Nungwi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

February is in the summer in Nungwi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in February »

March

Nungwi March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 141mm 7.7hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Nungwi is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Nungwi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 141mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in March »

April

Nungwi April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 367mm 6.3hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

Nungwi's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Nungwi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 367mm 14.4 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in April »

May

Nungwi May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 257mm 6.7hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Nungwi and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Nungwi.

May is in the fall / autumn in Nungwi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in May »

June

Nungwi June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 72mm 8hrs 13.2hrs 27°C

The climate in Nungwi during June can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

June is in the winter in Nungwi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Nungwi with around 72mm 2.8 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 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in June »

July

Nungwi July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 54mm 8hrs 13hrs 26°C

July in Nungwi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Nungwi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 54mm 2.1 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in July »

August

Nungwi August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 51mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Nungwi is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

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

August is in the winter in Nungwi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 51mm 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in August »

September

Nungwi September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 57mm 8.5hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

Nungwi's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

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

September is in the spring in Nungwi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 57mm 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in September »

October

Nungwi October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 98mm 8.8hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

October is a a little damp, humid month in Nungwi and the temperature is generally hot.

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 Nungwi.

October is in the spring in Nungwi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in October »

November

Nungwi November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 202mm 8.5hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

November is a very wet, humid month in Nungwi and the temperature is generally hot.

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

November is in the spring in Nungwi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 202mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in November »

December

Nungwi December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 164mm 8.6hrs 13hrs 29°C

December in Nungwi is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Nungwi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Nungwi with around 164mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Nungwi weather in December »

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Nungwi weather stats

Nungwi weather statistics
Hottest month: February 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: February 49mm 1.9ins
Sunniest month: February 9hrs
Coldest month: August 28.7°C 83.7°F
Wettest month: April 367mm 14.4ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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