Climate of Sumbawanga, Rukwa, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Sumbawanga (Rukwa, Tanzania). Population approximately 89,161.
Located in Rukwa, Tanzania, Sumbawanga has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 89,161. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in June to 19.7°C / 67.5°F in October, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (July) to 184 mm / 7.2 in (December) — about 928 mm / 36.5 in across the year. Sumbawanga is the capital of Rukwa. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sumbawanga's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September, October.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.2°C64.8°F | 182 mm7.2″ | — |
| February | 18.3°C64.9°F | 161 mm6.3″ | — |
| March | 18.2°C64.8°F | 175 mm6.9″ | — |
| April | 18.2°C64.8°F | 89 mm3.5″ | — |
| May | 17.5°C63.5°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 15.2°C59.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.3°C59.5°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 16.7°C62.1°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.4°C65.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.7°C67.5°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 19.1°C66.4°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 18.5°C65.3°F | 184 mm7.2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sumbawanga?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. Sumbawanga's warmest month is October at an average of 19.7°C / 67.5°F, and its driest month is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Sumbawanga?
Sumbawanga, in Rukwa, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in June to 19.7°C / 67.5°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 928 mm / 36.5 in, with the wettest month being December (184 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Sumbawanga in October?
The average temperature in Sumbawanga in October is 19.7°C / 67.5°F, with rainfall of about 15 mm / 0.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Sumbawanga?
The driest month in Sumbawanga is July, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 15.3°C / 59.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Sumbawanga?
The wettest month in Sumbawanga is December, with approximately 184 mm / 7.2 in of average monthly rainfall.