Climate of Kigoma, Tanzania
Area-weighted average across Kigoma. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kigoma, a subdivision of Tanzania, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in October, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 182 mm / 7.2 in depending on the season (1070 mm / 42.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.1°C71.8°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 22.1°C71.8°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 22.1°C71.8°F | 162 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.2°C72°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 21.9°C71.4°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| June | 21°C69.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.9°C69.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22°C71.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 23.1°C73.6°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.3°C73.9°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| November | 22.3°C72.1°F | 144 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 22°C71.6°F | 172 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kigoma?
The best months to visit Kigoma, Tanzania for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 23.3°C / 73.9°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kigoma?
Kigoma, Tanzania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.9°C / 69.6°F in July to 23.3°C / 73.9°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 1070 mm / 42.1 in, with the wettest month being April (182 mm / 7.2 in) and the driest July (1 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kigoma?
The hottest month in Kigoma is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.3°C / 73.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Kigoma?
The coldest month in Kigoma is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
When does it rain most in Kigoma?
The wettest month in Kigoma is April, averaging about 182 mm / 7.2 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.