Climate of Shinyanga, Tanzania
Area-weighted average across Shinyanga. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Shinyanga, a subdivision of Tanzania, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in October, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 142 mm / 5.6 in depending on the season (830 mm / 32.7 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 | 23.1°C73.6°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 107 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.3°C73.9°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.1°C73.6°F | 132 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.8°C73°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 21.8°C71.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 22.8°C73°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 25.2°C77.4°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 106 mm4.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.3°C73.9°F | 133 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Shinyanga?
The best months to visit Shinyanga, Tanzania for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is October at an area-wide average of 25.2°C / 77.4°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Shinyanga?
Shinyanga, Tanzania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 21.8°C / 71.2°F in July to 25.2°C / 77.4°F in October. Annual rainfall averages about 830 mm / 32.7 in, with the wettest month being March (142 mm / 5.6 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 Shinyanga?
The hottest month in Shinyanga is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Shinyanga?
The coldest month in Shinyanga is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 21.8°C / 71.2°F.
When does it rain most in Shinyanga?
The wettest month in Shinyanga is March, averaging about 142 mm / 5.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in.