Climate of Tanga, Tanzania
Area-weighted average across Tanga. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tanga, a subdivision of Tanzania, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 20.8°C / 69.4°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February, with rainfall from 31 mm / 1.2 in to 166 mm / 6.5 in depending on the season (928 mm / 36.5 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 | 25°C77°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| March | 25.1°C77.2°F | 105 mm4.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.1°C75.4°F | 166 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.7°C72.9°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.6°C70.9°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.8°C69.4°F | 32 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 21°C69.8°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.7°C71.1°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.8°C73°F | 71 mm2.8″ | — |
| November | 23.9°C75°F | 100 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.6°C76.3°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tanga?
The best months to visit Tanga, Tanzania for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September. The warmest month is February at an area-wide average of 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and the driest is August with about 31 mm / 1.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Tanga?
Tanga, Tanzania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.8°C / 69.4°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 928 mm / 36.5 in, with the wettest month being April (166 mm / 6.5 in) and the driest August (31 mm / 1.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Tanga?
The hottest month in Tanga is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.3°C / 77.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Tanga?
The coldest month in Tanga is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 20.8°C / 69.4°F.
When does it rain most in Tanga?
The wettest month in Tanga is April, averaging about 166 mm / 6.5 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 31 mm / 1.2 in.