Pemba Climate by Month
Pemba has a steady very warm climate throughout the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Pemba remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C in November, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like July. At night, temperatures typically average around 21°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Pemba is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1163 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, January receives heavy rainfall, averaging 255 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 14 mm over 3 rainy days.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 Pemba. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.7 hours, February marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.8 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Pemba.
Relative humidity over the year
The best time of year to visit Pemba in Mozambique
Pemba has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September, October and November.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Pemba occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 255 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 290 hours of sunshine.
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