Mtwara weather by month & the best time to visit
Tanzania · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Mtwara is July — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 93/100), with June and August close behind. Mtwara averages about 2,867 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 14 mm of rain in July.
When is the best time to visit Mtwara?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Mtwara is July, then June and August. The dullest month is January (68/100, 270 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Mtwara?
Mtwara gets a lot of sun: around 2,867 hours a year. July (93/100) is noticeably better than January (68). It ranks #8 of 15 destinations in Tanzania for annual sunshine, right at the national median of 2,867 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around February, carries about 52% of the annual 1,488 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 270 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 68 | 29° / 84°F | 23° / 73°F | 236 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| March | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 274 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| April | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 253 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| May | 84 | 28° / 82°F | 21° / 70°F | 64 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| June | 92 | 28° / 82°F | 19° / 66°F | 22 mm | 8 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 93 | 28° / 82°F | 19° / 66°F | 14 mm | 9 | 27° / 81°F |
| August | 92 | 30° / 86°F | 19° / 66°F | 20 mm | 10 | 27° / 81°F |
| September | 92 | 31° / 88°F | 20° / 68°F | 21 mm | 11 | 27° / 81°F |
| October | 83 | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 72°F | 71 mm | 12 | 28° / 82°F |
| November | 84 | 32° / 90°F | 23° / 73°F | 67 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 68 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 176 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
Sea temperature in Mtwara by month
The sea off Mtwara is warmest in February at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in July at 27°C / 81°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Mtwara: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Mtwara?
Mtwara is a beach resort in Tanzania with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Mtwara get a year?
Mtwara gets about 2,867 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Mtwara?
The sunniest time to visit Mtwara is July, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 93/100 (with June and August close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Mtwara?
January is the least sunny month in Mtwara, scoring 68/100 with about 270 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Mtwara?
The sea in Mtwara ranges from about 27°C (July) to 31°C (February). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Mtwara?
The typical midday UV index in Mtwara peaks around 12 (extreme) in October, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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