Best Time to Visit Mtwara, Mtwara, Tanzania
Mtwara is at its sunniest and driest in June–October.
The best time to visit Mtwara 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 August to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in December, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in (August) to 202 mm / 8 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mtwara, Mtwara, Tanzania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mtwara'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 | 24.9°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 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mtwara?
The best time to visit Mtwara for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is December averaging 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is August with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mtwara's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mtwara?
The rainy season at Mtwara, Mtwara runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 70 mm / 2.8 in. The wettest single month is April (202 mm / 8 in).
What is the driest month in Mtwara?
The driest month in Mtwara is August, averaging about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mtwara?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mtwara — 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 202 mm / 8 in in April, and the coldest month averages 24.3°C / 75.7°F.
Is Mtwara climate different from Tanzania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mtwara 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 Mtwara specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.