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Climate normals · 1970–2000

Shinyanga Climate

Shinyanga is a city in Tanzania (15) with a population of about 139,727. Its average annual temperature is 24°C (75°F), with roughly 802 mm of rain per year.

24°C

Avg Temp

802

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


Shinyanga Climate

Shinyanga has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F) and receives about 802 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

24°C

Avg Temp

802

Precip (mm/yr)

Oct

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Shinyanga — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°104 mm
February24° / 75°103 mm
March24° / 75°140 mm
April24° / 75°121 mm
May24° / 74°48 mm
June23° / 73°3 mm
July23° / 73°1 mm
August23° / 74°2 mm
September25° / 77°7 mm
October26° / 79°33 mm
November24° / 76°103 mm
December24° / 76°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 Shinyanga

The most comfortable months to visit Shinyanga are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is October (around 33°C high). The coldest is July (near 16°C low). March is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shinyanga, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 24°C and about 802 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is October and the coldest is July.

In October, the hottest month, daily highs in Shinyanga average about 33°C (91°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.