Best Time to Visit Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania
Mwanza is at its sunniest and driest in June–September.
The best time to visit Mwanza for sunny, dry weather is June–September — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–October and January; the wetter half falls in February–April and November–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 21.5°C / 70.7°F in July to 23.2°C / 73.8°F in October, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in (July) to 168 mm / 6.6 in (April). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mwanza'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 | 21.9°C71.4°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 21.5°C70.7°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.1°C71.8°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 22.8°C73°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mwanza?
The best time to visit Mwanza for sunny, dry weather is June, July, August, September. At the city itself, the warmest month is October averaging 23.2°C / 73.8°F, and the driest is July with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mwanza's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mwanza?
The rainy season at Mwanza, Mwanza runs through February–April and November–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 104 mm / 4.1 in. The wettest single month is April (168 mm / 6.6 in).
What is the driest month in Mwanza?
The driest month in Mwanza is July, averaging about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mwanza?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mwanza — based on point-value climate at the city — are April, June, July, August, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 168 mm / 6.6 in in April, and the coldest month averages 21.5°C / 70.7°F.
Is Mwanza climate different from Tanzania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mwanza 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 Mwanza specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.