Climate of Songea, Ruvuma, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Songea (Ruvuma, Tanzania). Population approximately 126,449.
Located in Ruvuma, Tanzania, Songea has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 126,449. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in November, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 274 mm / 10.8 in (January) — about 1172 mm / 46.1 in across the year. Songea is the capital of Ruvuma. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Songea's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.6°C72.7°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.7°C72.9°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 22.3°C72.1°F | 258 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| April | 21.3°C70.3°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.7°C63.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.6°C63.7°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 18.8°C65.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 20.5°C68.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.6°C72.7°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23.5°C74.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 23°C73.4°F | 197 mm7.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Songea?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. Songea's warmest month is November at an average of 23.5°C / 74.3°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Songea?
Songea, in Ruvuma, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 23.5°C / 74.3°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 1172 mm / 46.1 in, with the wettest month being January (274 mm / 10.8 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Songea in November?
The average temperature in Songea in November is 23.5°C / 74.3°F, with rainfall of about 67 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Songea?
The driest month in Songea is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17.7°C / 63.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Songea?
The wettest month in Songea is January, with approximately 274 mm / 10.8 in of average monthly rainfall.