Mtwara weather in April (Tanzania)

What should you pack for a trip to Mtwara in April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In April, Mtwara typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Mtwara in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 18 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 227 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August, September, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and March tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mtwara climate page with graphs.

 

Mtwara, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 227 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in April

Find out more about the weather in Tanzania and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mtwara.

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