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Kigoma Climate

Kigoma is a city in Tanzania (05) with a population of about 232,388. Its average annual temperature is 23.9°C (75°F), with roughly 1039 mm of rain per year.

23.9°C

Avg Temp

1039

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Kigoma Climate

Kigoma has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C (75°F) and receives about 1039 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

23.9°C

Avg Temp

1039

Precip (mm/yr)

Sep

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Kigoma — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°132 mm
February24° / 75°119 mm
March24° / 75°139 mm
April24° / 75°173 mm
May24° / 75°66 mm
June24° / 74°6 mm
July23° / 73°3 mm
August24° / 75°7 mm
September25° / 77°26 mm
October25° / 77°73 mm
November24° / 74°147 mm
December24° / 75°148 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit Kigoma

The most comfortable months to visit Kigoma are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is September (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 17°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Kigoma are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Kigoma, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 23.9°C and about 1039 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is September and the coldest is July.

In September, the hottest month, daily highs in Kigoma average about 30°C (86°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.