When is the best time to go to Mwanza?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Mwanza are January, June, July, August and September
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • April is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Mwanza

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

Month
January 68°F/79°F
7.5in
February 68°F/83°F
7.7in
March 68°F/81°F
12.3in
April 68°F/79°F
18.7in
May 67°F/79°F
9.3in
June 67°F/81°F
2.9in
July 67°F/83°F
0.8in
August 68°F/83°F
1.9in
September 70°F/83°F
4.6in
October 70°F/83°F
8.9in
November 68°F/81°F
13.9in
December 68°F/79°F
12in


Weather and climate in Mwanza

Mwanza enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Mwanza is 81°F (ranging from 79°F in december to 83°F in august). Annual rainfall is 100.2in, with a minimum of 0.8in in july and a maximum of 18.7in in april.
  • In january the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 76°F and you can expect to have 7.5in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between february and march the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 68°F and it rains about 12.3in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 79°F.
  • In may the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 77°F in average and, in may, 13 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of june the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 90°F and you can expect to have 2.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between july and august the climate is perfect. It is for example 83°F as maximum temperature in august and you can expect to have 1.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of september and october the climate is good. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and it rains about 44% of the time in october.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 76°F and it rains about 56% of the time in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Mwanza

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Mwanza: 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 Mwanza

Find out when Mwanza 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 Mwanza

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

Figure: Visitor index for Mwanza month by month



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