Climate normals · 1970–2000
Songea Climate
Songea is a city in Tanzania (14) with a population of about 286,285. Its average annual temperature is 20.9°C (70°F), with roughly 1171 mm of rain per year.
20.9°C
Avg Temp
1171
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Songea Climate
Songea has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C (70°F) and receives about 1171 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
20.9°C
Avg Temp
1171
Precip (mm/yr)
Nov
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 73° | 275 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 233 mm |
| March | 22° / 72° | 258 mm |
| April | 21° / 70° | 116 mm |
| May | 20° / 67° | 13 mm |
| June | 18° / 64° | 1 mm |
| July | 17° / 63° | 2 mm |
| August | 19° / 65° | 1 mm |
| September | 20° / 69° | 2 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 8 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 66 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 196 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 Songea
The most comfortable months to visit Songea are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is November (around 28°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Songea are typically September, October and May, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Songea, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 20.9°C and about 1171 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is November and the coldest is July.
In November, the hottest month, daily highs in Songea average about 28°C (83°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.