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Sumbawanga in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Sumbawanga in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Sumbawanga, Tanzania.

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Sumbawanga in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Sumbawanga in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 22°C Max 29°C 97 mm 6 day(s) 54% 12% UV 6 11.5 h/day
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:31 18:47
Hourly weather

Average weather in Sumbawanga in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Sumbawanga in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Sumbawanga in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Sumbawanga in October.

Temperatures and rain in Sumbawanga in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Sumbawanga in October

The climate of Sumbawanga in October is humid. An average of 97 mm precipitation is recorded over 12 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 11 mm is recorded over 3 days.

Temperatures are warm in Sumbawanga in October. The average maximum temperature reaches 29°C, while the minimum falls to about 22°C. The month's average temperature is 25°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Sumbawanga in October: 36°C as a maximum in 2021 and 17°C as a minimum in 2011. We can expect about 10 days with temperatures above 30°, or 32% of the month.

In October, the days last on average 12:16 in Sumbawanga. The sun rises around 06:31 and sets around 18:47.

With favorable weather, the month of October is a good month to travel to Sumbawanga in Tanzania.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Sumbawanga in October

Check the seasonal normals in Sumbawanga in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 24.7°C 25.2°C 23.6°C
Maximum temperature 28.9°C 28.6°C 26.4°C
Minimum temperature 20.4°C 21.8°C 20.9°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2017)
36.0°C
(2021)
33.0°C
(2021)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2019)
17.0°C
(2011)
17.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 11 day(s)
(37%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 14 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 20.4°C 21.8°C 20.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 11.4 mm 96.8 mm 358.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 3 day(s)
(10%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(3%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
19 day(s)
(62%)
Record precipitation in one day 13.4 mm
(2014)
65.5 mm
(2017)
72.2 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 50% 54% 69%
Visibility 10.0 km 9.7 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 6% 12% 28%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h47 06h31 06h24
Sunset time 18h50 18h47 18h53
Day length 12h03 12h16 12h29
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Observed weather

What was the weather like in Sumbawanga in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Sumbawanga in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
17°C30°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
19°C28°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
18°C29°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
19°C28°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
21°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
21°C28°C0.1 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Sumbawanga in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Sumbawanga in October, which places this month 6th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 97 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Expect about 11.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 56/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Sumbawanga are: May, June, July, August, September and October. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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