Weather and climate in Bukoba (Tanzania)

Bukoba's climate is subtropical, tempered by altitude.
The city is located in the northwest of Tanzania, on the western shore of Lake Victoria, at an altitude of 1,140 meters (3,740 feet).
Temperatures are stable due to the latitude (we are just south of the equator) and the waters of the lake.
The rains are more abundant than in other areas of Tanzania because the lake supplies humidity to the prevailing winds, which come from the south-east.
There is no truly dry season, however there is a fairly dry period from June to August. Within the rainy season, from October to May, there are two wetter periods, a more intense one from March to May and a less intense one from October to December.

Bukoba - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 21.8 °C (71.3 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 2145 millimeters (84.4 inches) per year: it is therefore abundant. It ranges from 50 mm (2 in) in the driest month (July) to 365 mm (14.4 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Bukoba - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 155 mm (6.1 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).

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February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (85.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 255 mm (10 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 365 mm (14.4 in), distributed over 20 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.3 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 305 mm (12 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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June is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.5 °C (65.2 °F) and a maximum of 26 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.8 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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August is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.9 °C (71 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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September is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F) and a maximum of 26.4 °C (79.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.3 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.4 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (79 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).