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What’s the climate like in Tanga?

The current climate in Tanga features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Tanga in recent years was 38°C in February 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in October 2014.

On average, Tanga receives 1033 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Tanzania? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam, or explore other destinations in Tanzania.

Best time to visit Tanga?

The best time to visit Tanga for sunny weather is January through March, June through October and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tanga. 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 Tanga

The climate table of Tanga 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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 32 34 33 30 29 30 28 29 30 30 30 31
Temp. min (°C) 25 25 25 26 24 22 23 22 22 23 25 26
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Precipitation (mm) 34 24 93 214 186 27 51 44 42 67 153 98
UV Index 9 9 9 8 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 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: 31°C
  • Highest temperature: 34°C in February
  • Lowest temperature: 28°C in July
  • Precipitation: 1033 mm per year, averaging 86 mm per month
  • Driest months: 24 mm in February, 27 mm in June and 34 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 214 mm in April, 186 mm in May and 153 mm in November

Average Temperature per Month in Tanga

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tanga, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Tanga, Tanzania,

Average Precipitation per Month in Tanga

This graph shows how much rainfall Tanga, 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.

Precipitation per Month in Tanga, Tanzania,

Average UV Index per Month in Tanga

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tanga, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Tanga, Tanzania,

Yearly Temperature in Tanga

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tanga, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Tanga, Tanzania,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Tanga

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tanga, 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.

Yearly Precipitation in Tanga, Tanzania,

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Average weather in Tanga by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tanga. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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