When is the best time to go to Sumbawanga?

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

  • The best months for good weather in Sumbawanga are May, June, July, August, September and October
  • On average, the warmest months are August, September, October and November
  • Sumbawanga has dry periods in June, July and August
  • The rainiest months are March and December


Annual weather in Sumbawanga

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

Month
January 67°F/72°F
17.6in
February 67°F/74°F
18.5in
March 67°F/74°F
22.3in
April 65°F/74°F
13in
May 63°F/76°F
2.7in
June 61°F/76°F
0.1in
July 61°F/77°F
0in
August 65°F/81°F
0.2in
September 70°F/85°F
0.5in
October 72°F/85°F
3.8in
November 70°F/81°F
14.1in
December 68°F/74°F
23.7in


Weather and climate in Sumbawanga

Sumbawanga enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sumbawanga is 77°F (ranging from 72°F in january to 85°F in september). Annual rainfall is 116.3in, with a minimum of 0in in july and a maximum of 23.7in in december.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 74°F and, in february, 23 days of rain are expected.
  • In the month of march the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 83°F and, in march, 28 days of rain are expected.
  • In april the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 74°F and it rains about 61% of the time in april.
  • In may the climate is good. In average, on the morning it is 63°F and it rains in may about 2.7in.
  • Between june and september the climate is very good. In average, on the morning it is 70°F and it rains about 3% of the time in september.
  • In october the climate is favorable. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and it rains about 19% of the time in october.
  • In the month of november the climate is just OK. The temperature rises to 81°F and it rains about 14.1in each month.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. It is for example 74°F as maximum temperature in december.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sumbawanga

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

Find out when Sumbawanga 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 Sumbawanga

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

Figure: Visitor index for Sumbawanga month by month



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