Best Time to Visit Lindi, Lindi, Tanzania
Lindi is at its sunniest and driest in June–October.
The best time to visit Lindi for sunny, dry weather is June–October — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in December, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (August) to 187 mm / 7.4 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lindi, Lindi, Tanzania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Lindi's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 24.7°C76.5°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.8°C76.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lindi?
The best time to visit Lindi for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is December averaging 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and the driest is August with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lindi's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Lindi?
The rainy season at Lindi, Lindi runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 58 mm / 2.3 in. The wettest single month is March (187 mm / 7.4 in).
What is the driest month in Lindi?
The driest month in Lindi is August, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Lindi?
The least comfortable months for travel to Lindi — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, March, April, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 187 mm / 7.4 in in March, and the coldest month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
Is Lindi climate different from Tanzania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Lindi figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tanzania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Lindi specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.