Climate normals · 1970–2000
Mtwara Climate
Mtwara is a city in Tanzania (11) with a population of about 140,793. Its average annual temperature is 26.2°C (79°F), with roughly 1086 mm of rain per year.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1086
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Mtwara Climate
Mtwara has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 1086 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
1086
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 167 mm |
| February | 28° / 82° | 153 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 197 mm |
| April | 27° / 81° | 206 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 73 mm |
| June | 25° / 76° | 20 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 18 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 12 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 16 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 26 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 63 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 135 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 Mtwara
The most comfortable months to visit Mtwara are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is December (around 32°C high). The coldest is August (near 19°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Mtwara are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Mtwara, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 1086 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is August.
In December, the hottest month, daily highs in Mtwara average about 32°C (90°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.