When is the best time to go to Mtwara?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Mtwara 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
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December


Annual weather in Mtwara

For full information about the climate and weather in Mtwara 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 Mtwara

Mtwara enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mtwara 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.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is just OK. The record temperature this month is 90°F and you can expect to have 12.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From may to july the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 86°F and you can expect to have 0.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of august the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 83°F°C and it rains about 2% of the time in august.
  • Between september and october the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 85°F in average and it rains about 2in each month.
  • From november to december the climate is okay. In average, on the morning it is 79°F and it rains in december about 9.9in.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mtwara

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

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Mtwara

Find out when Mtwara 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 Mtwara

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

Figure: Visitor index for Mtwara month by month



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