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Tanga Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Tanga has relatively stable weather with very warm temperatures. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Tanga temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 33°C in February to a comfortable 28°C in August.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 21°C in August. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Tanga experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1091 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Tanga, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, May, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 211 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 33 mm over 8 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Tanga Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Tanga

Wed   Dec 25
31°C | 24°C
E 3 m/s
2.8 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Dec 26
31°C | 25°C
E 3 m/s
3.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Fri   Dec 27
31°C | 25°C
NE 5 m/s
1.9 mm
partly cloudy and  chance of rain

partly cloudy and chance of rain

The best time of year to visit Tanga in Tanzania

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Tanga?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the hottest month in Tanga?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Tanga?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Tanga?
    May tops the wettest month list with 211 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Tanga?
    January is the driest month with 33 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.