Climate in Musoma (Tanzania)

Musoma's climate is subtropical, tempered by altitude.
The city is located in northern Tanzania, on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria, at an altitude of 1,100 meters (3,600 feet).
Temperatures are stable due to the latitude (we are just south of the equator) and the waters of the lake.
The rains are abundant only from March to May, while from June to October is the dry season.

Musoma - Climate data

In Musoma, the average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), that of the warmest month (February) is of 24.1 °C (75.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 760 millimeters (29.9 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest months (July, August) to 170 mm (6.7 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.

Musoma - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.6 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °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 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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February, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.1 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F) and a maximum of 29.2 °C (84.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (61.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.5 °F) and a maximum of 28.9 °C (83.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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April is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 170 mm (6.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 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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May is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.5 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.7 °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 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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June is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 18.1 °C (64.6 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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July, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (86.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.3 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15 °C (59 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.8 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F) and a maximum of 28.6 °C (83.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 19.1 °C (66.3 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.4 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.3 °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 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.7 °C (81.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 mph).