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Mwanza Climate

Mwanza is a city in Tanzania (12) with a population of about 1,104,521. Its average annual temperature is 22.7°C (73°F), with roughly 1026 mm of rain per year.

22.7°C

Avg Temp

1026

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Mwanza Climate

Mwanza has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F) and receives about 1026 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

22.7°C

Avg Temp

1026

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Mwanza — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January23° / 73°100 mm
February23° / 73°109 mm
March23° / 74°135 mm
April23° / 73°161 mm
May23° / 73°73 mm
June22° / 72°15 mm
July22° / 71°11 mm
August22° / 72°18 mm
September23° / 73°31 mm
October23° / 74°79 mm
November23° / 73°157 mm
December23° / 73°137 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 Mwanza

The most comfortable months to visit Mwanza are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). April is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Mwanza, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C and about 1026 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.

In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Mwanza average about 28°C (82°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.