Climate of Mtwara, Mtwara, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Mtwara (Mtwara, Tanzania). Population approximately 96,602.
Located in Mtwara, Tanzania, Mtwara has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 96,602. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in December, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (August) to 202 mm / 8 in (April) — about 1080 mm / 42.5 in across the year. Mtwara is the capital of Mtwara. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mtwara's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.6°C81.7°F | 167 mm6.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.6°C81.7°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.5°C81.5°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 27.1°C80.8°F | 202 mm8″ | Tropical |
| May | 26°C78.8°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| June | 24.9°C76.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 24.4°C75.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| December | 27.7°C81.9°F | 137 mm5.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mtwara?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September, October. Mtwara's warmest month is December at an average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and its driest month is August with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mtwara?
Mtwara, in Mtwara, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 1080 mm / 42.5 in, with the wettest month being April (202 mm / 8 in) and the driest August (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Mtwara in December?
The average temperature in Mtwara in December is 27.7°C / 81.9°F, with rainfall of about 137 mm / 5.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mtwara?
The driest month in Mtwara is August, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Mtwara?
The wettest month in Mtwara is April, with approximately 202 mm / 8 in of average monthly rainfall.