When is the best time to go to Kilwa Kisiwani?

When is the best time to go to Kilwa Kisiwani? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kilwa Kisiwani are May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March


Annual weather in Kilwa Kisiwani

For full information about the climate and weather in Kilwa Kisiwani a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/86°F
15.2in
February 79°F/86°F
14.4in
March 79°F/86°F
16.4in
April 77°F/85°F
12.2in
May 76°F/85°F
3.9in
June 72°F/83°F
1.3in
July 72°F/83°F
0.7in
August 72°F/83°F
0.6in
September 74°F/85°F
1.1in
October 76°F/85°F
2in
November 77°F/86°F
3.9in
December 79°F/88°F
9.9in


Weather and climate in Kilwa Kisiwani

Kilwa Kisiwani enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kilwa Kisiwani is 85°F (ranging from 83°F in july to 88°F in december). Annual rainfall is 81.5in, with a minimum of 0.6in in august and a maximum of 16.4in in march.
  • From january to april the climate is correct. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in april and it rains about 60% of the time in april.
  • In may the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 76°F and it rains about 20% of the time in may.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and it rains about 5% of the time in september.
  • Between october and november the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 86°F and you can expect to have 3.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 86°F in average and it rains in december about 9.9in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kilwa Kisiwani

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kilwa Kisiwani: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kilwa Kisiwani

Find out when Kilwa Kisiwani has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kilwa Kisiwani

  • Very low season in Kilwa Kisiwani
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April and May.
  • Low season in Kilwa Kisiwani
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, June and November.
  • High season in Kilwa Kisiwani
    The number of visitors to Kilwa Kisiwani is high in: September and October.
  • Peak season in Kilwa Kisiwani
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kilwa Kisiwani is during: July, August and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Kilwa Kisiwani month by month



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