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Makunduchi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Makunduchi has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Makunduchi remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 27°C during cooler months like August.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 24°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Makunduchi is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1146 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 292 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, September brings less rainfall, with 31 mm over 7 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Makunduchi Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Makunduchi. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, April marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine
Data from: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine
Data from: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Average humidity

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Makunduchi.

The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 83%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 75%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year
Data from: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Forecast for Makunduchi

Sun   Dec 22
34°C | 26°C
E 4 m/s
1.7 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

hourly forecast
Mon   Dec 23
33°C | 25°C
E 5 m/s
3 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

hourly forecast
Tue   Dec 24
33°C | 25°C
E 4 m/s
2.4 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Makunduchi in Tanzania

The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, July, August and September.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Makunduchi?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
  • Which is the wettest month in Makunduchi?
    April tops the wettest month list with 292 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Makunduchi?
    September is the driest month with 31 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Makunduchi?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 277 hours of sunshine.

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