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Karatu Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Karatu has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. 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 Karatu temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in February to a comfortable 22°C in July.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Karatu experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1733 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Karatu, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 331 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 4 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Karatu Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Karatu

Sat   Dec 21
24°C | 17°C
E 3 m/s
8.5 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 22
25°C | 16°C
SE 3 m/s
2.8 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Mon   Dec 23
25°C | 16°C
E 3 m/s
1.6 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Karatu in Tanzania

During the months of April, May, June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Karatu?
    Rainy season in Karatu occurs in the months of January, February, March, April, November and December.
  • Does Karatu have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Karatu?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Karatu?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Karatu?
    January tops the wettest month list with 331 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Karatu?
    September is the driest month with 16 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.