Mwanza weather in October (Tanzania)

What can you expect from the weather in Mwanza during October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Mwanza generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 21°C.

Mwanza in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 11 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 242 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

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

 

Mwanza, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 36%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 219 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 61%  
SunshineSunshine 242 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Tanzania in October

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

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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 Mwanza in October?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Mwanza.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.