Kigoma Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kigoma has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kigoma temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in September to a comfortable 27°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 22°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kigoma experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 2263 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kigoma, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, April, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 425 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 3.4 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kigoma Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kigoma.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 80%. In August, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 56%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 3 m/s and 5 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January, February, March, April, May, November and December and highest during August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kigoma in Tanzania
Kigoma has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 30°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July, August and September.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of June, July and August are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 425 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
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