Best time to visit Mtwara

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When is the best time to visit Mtwara?

The best time to visit Mtwara is June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Mtwara31
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Mtwara31
    Feb
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Mtwara31
    Mar
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Mtwara31
    Apr
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Mtwara30
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Mtwara30
    Jun
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Mtwara29
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Mtwara30
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Mtwara30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Mtwara31
    Oct
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Mtwara31
    Nov
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Mtwara31
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

Which is the hottest month in Mtwara?

The hottest time of year in Mtwara is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mtwara?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Mtwara with 199mm on average. There are normally 19 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mtwara?

The sunniest time of year in Mtwara is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Mtwara?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mtwara in March when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Tanzania (Mtwara) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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