Climate normals · 1970–2000
Tanga Climate
Tanga is a city in Tanzania (18) with a population of about 393,429. Its average annual temperature is 26.7°C (80°F), with roughly 1151 mm of rain per year.
26.7°C
Avg Temp
1151
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
Tanga Climate
Tanga has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F) and receives about 1151 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.7°C
Avg Temp
1151
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Aug
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28° / 82° | 31 mm |
| February | 28° / 83° | 23 mm |
| March | 29° / 83° | 89 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 208 mm |
| May | 26° / 80° | 257 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 78 mm |
| July | 25° / 76° | 60 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 61 mm |
| September | 25° / 77° | 59 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 84 mm |
| November | 27° / 81° | 119 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 82 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 Tanga
The most comfortable months to visit Tanga are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 33°C high). The coldest is August (near 20°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Tanga are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Tanga, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C and about 1151 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is August.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Tanga 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.