When is the best time to go to Songea?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Songea are May, June, July, August, September, October and November
  • On average, the warmest months are September, October, November and December
  • July is the driest month
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • The rainiest months are January, March and December


Annual weather in Songea

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

Month
January 67°F/79°F
17in
February 67°F/79°F
13.3in
March 67°F/79°F
16.3in
April 63°F/77°F
5.6in
May 59°F/76°F
1.4in
June 56°F/76°F
0.6in
July 56°F/76°F
0.4in
August 59°F/81°F
0.5in
September 61°F/85°F
0.6in
October 65°F/88°F
1.7in
November 67°F/86°F
5.2in
December 67°F/83°F
13.8in


Weather and climate in Songea

Songea enjoys a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Songea is 81°F (ranging from 76°F in june to 88°F in october). Annual rainfall is 76.2in, with a minimum of 0.4in in july and a maximum of 17in in january.
  • From january to march the climate is the worst possible. The temperature rises to 79°F and it rains about 16.3in each month.
  • In the month of april the climate is unfavorable. The temperature rises to 77°F and it rains about 28% of the time in april.
  • In the month of may the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C and it rains in may about 1.4in.
  • Between the months of june and july the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 76°F and you can expect to have 0.4in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between august and september the climate is very good. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains in september about 0.6in.
  • Between october and november the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 67°F and it rains about 5.2in each month.
  • In the month of december the climate is passable, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and it rains about 13.8in each month.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Songea

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

Find out when Songea 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 Songea

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

Figure: Visitor index for Songea month by month



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