TanzaniaWhat’s the climate like in Mwanza?
The current climate in Mwanza features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mwanza in recent years was 56°C in March 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in January 2022.
On average, Mwanza receives 1445 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Mwanza?
The best time to visit Mwanza for sunny weather is January and May through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mwanza. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Mwanza
The climate table of Mwanza shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 116 | 132 | 156 | 178 | 102 | 29 | 23 | 40 | 87 | 120 | 183 | 279 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in May, June, July, August, September and October
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in January and November
- Precipitation: 1445 mm per year, averaging 120 mm per month
- Driest months: 23 mm in July, 29 mm in June and 40 mm in August
- Wettest months: 279 mm in December, 183 mm in November and 178 mm in April
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Average Temperature per Month in Mwanza
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mwanza, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mwanza
This graph shows how much rainfall Mwanza, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mwanza
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mwanza, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mwanza
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mwanza, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mwanza
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mwanza, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Mwanza by month
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