Which is the hottest month in Mtwara?

The hottest time of year in Mtwara is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mtwara?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Mtwara with 199mm on average. There are normally 19 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mtwara?

The sunniest time of year in Mtwara is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 77% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Mtwara?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mtwara in March when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Mtwara

Q: When is the best time to visit Mtwara?

The best time to visit Mtwara is June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Mtwara?

The best time to visit Mtwara is June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
Jan
31
Feb
31
Mar
31
Apr
30
May
30
Jun
29
Jul
30
Aug
30
Sep
31
Oct
31
Nov
31
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
7
Apr
8
May
9
Jun
9
Jul
9
Aug
9
Sep
10
Oct
9
Nov
8
Dec

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The weather guide for Tanzania (Mtwara) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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