When is the best time to go to Tanga

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tanga 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

Tanga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 28mm 9.8hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

January is a dry, humid month in Tanga and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

January is in the summer in Tanga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tanga with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a 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 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Tanga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 26mm 9.6hrs 13hrs 29°C

February in Tanga is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

February is in the summer in Tanga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tanga with around 26mm 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in February »

March

Tanga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 91mm 9.1hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Tanga is characteristically very hot, 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 Tanga.

March is in the fall / autumn in Tanga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tanga with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in March »

April

Tanga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 216mm 7.4hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Tanga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tanga with around 216mm 8.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in April »

May

Tanga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 276mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

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

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 Tanga.

May is in the fall / autumn in Tanga 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 Tanga with around 276mm 10.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in May »

June

Tanga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 77mm 8hrs 13.1hrs 27°C

June in Tanga is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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

June is in the winter in Tanga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tanga with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in June »

July

Tanga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 68mm 7.8hrs 13hrs 26°C

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

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

July is in the winter in Tanga 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 Tanga with around 68mm 2.7 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.

Tanga weather in July »

August

Tanga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 63mm 8.1hrs 12.8hrs 25°C

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

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

August is in the winter in Tanga 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 (68°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in August »

September

Tanga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
26°C 77mm 8.8hrs 12.7hrs 26°C

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

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

September is in the spring in Tanga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in September »

October

Tanga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 107mm 9.1hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

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

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

October is in the spring in Tanga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in October »

November

Tanga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 130mm 9.4hrs 13.1hrs 28°C

Tanga's weather in November is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

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

November is in the spring in Tanga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 130mm 5.1 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in November »

December

Tanga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 73mm 9.7hrs 13hrs 29°C

December in Tanga is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being 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 Tanga.

December is in the summer in Tanga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tanga with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tanga weather in December »

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Tanga weather stats

Tanga weather statistics
Hottest month: February 33.1°C 91.6°F
Driest month: February 26mm 1ins
Sunniest month: January 9.8hrs
Coldest month: August 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: May 276mm 10.9ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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