Climate - Mtwara (Tanzania)

Mtwara's climate is tropical, with a hot, rainy period from December to April and a relatively cool, dry period from June to September.
The city is located in the extreme southeast of Tanzania, on the coast of the Indian Ocean. About 30 km (18.5 mi) to the south is the Rovuma River, which marks the border with Mozambique.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 24.3 °C (75.8 °F), that of the warmest month (December) is of 27.6 °C (81.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1145 millimeters (45.1 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 9 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (August) to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 25.5 °C (25.5 °F) in August, September to 29.5 °C (29.5 °F) in March. Here are the average sea temperatures.
On average, there are around 3075 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Mtwara - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.9 °C (74.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 220 mm (8.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 230 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).

In February, the average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.4 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F).

In March, the average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.3 °C (88.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 215 mm (8.5 in), distributed over 15 days.
On average, there are 215 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 84%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (8 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F).

In April, the average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 83%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F).

In May, the average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 21.4 °C (70.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 79%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F).

In June, the average temperature is of 24.9 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 20 °C (67.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (64 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (80.5 °F).

In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 24.3 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 29.6 °C (85.3 °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 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 23 kph (14 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F).

In August, the average temperature is of 24.4 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F).

In September, the average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.6 °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 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), distributed over 2 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 74%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (78 °F).

In October, the average temperature is of 25.8 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) and a maximum of 31 °C (87.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F).

In November, the average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

In December, the average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 265 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F).