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Mbeya Climate

Mbeya is a city in Tanzania (09) with a population of about 541,603. Its average annual temperature is 16.2°C (61°F), with roughly 1037 mm of rain per year.

16.2°C

Avg Temp

1037

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Mbeya Climate

Mbeya has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C (61°F) and receives about 1037 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

16.2°C

Avg Temp

1037

Precip (mm/yr)

Nov

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Mbeya — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January17° / 63°211 mm
February17° / 63°185 mm
March17° / 63°198 mm
April17° / 62°100 mm
May15° / 59°25 mm
June13° / 56°1 mm
July13° / 55°1 mm
August14° / 57°1 mm
September16° / 62°4 mm
October18° / 65°22 mm
November19° / 65°84 mm
December18° / 64°205 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 Mbeya

The most comfortable months to visit Mbeya are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 5°C low). January is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit Mbeya are typically October, September and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

Mbeya, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 16.2°C and about 1037 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.

In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Mbeya average about 26°C (78°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.