Climate normals · 1970–2000
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
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17° / 63° | 211 mm |
| February | 17° / 63° | 185 mm |
| March | 17° / 63° | 198 mm |
| April | 17° / 62° | 100 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 25 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 1 mm |
| July | 13° / 55° | 1 mm |
| August | 14° / 57° | 1 mm |
| September | 16° / 62° | 4 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 22 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 84 mm |
| December | 18° / 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.