Pemba Island Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Pemba Island has a steady warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pemba Island temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in March, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 26°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
Pemba Island experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1133 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, April receives heavy rainfall, averaging 282 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 22 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Pemba Island Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Pemba Island 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in April and May.
March has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 282 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 22 mm of precipitation.
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