Mwanza Temperature by Month
Mwanza in Tanzania enjoys a stable climate, with daytime temperatures staying close to 27°C (81°F) throughout the year. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Mwanza Monthly Temperatures
With little seasonal fluctuation, Mwanza offers a predictable and steady climate. Maximum daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C (82°F) in February and a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in July. At night, lows range from 22°C (72°F) to 20°C (68°F) throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Mwanza by month:
Daily lows are most common between 4 AM and 6 AM. By 3 PM temperatures reach their daily high, driven by peak solar heating. February, the warmest month of the year, receives 213 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Daily Historical Temperatures
31-year average (1985-2025)
Average high and low temperatures for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Average temperatures in June
Historical Mwanza Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Mwanza spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Mwanza vs Tanzania
The map below shows the annual temperature across Tanzania. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Mwanza vs World: Temperature Compared
Mwanza's average annual maximum temperature is 27°C (81°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Reykjavík, Iceland averages 9°C (48°F) a year — mild summers by Icelandic standards, but cold winters and frequent wind.
Chicago, USA averages 15°C (59°F) annually — known for extreme seasonal swings, from bitterly cold winters to warm summers.
Melbourne, Australia averages 20°C (68°F) annually — known for unpredictable weather, with four seasons sometimes happening in one day.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Mwanza?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Mwanza, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 27°C (81°F) and humidity around 57% — considered moderate. In February, the warmest month, temperatures average 28°C (82°F) with 72% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Mwanza's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Mwanza climate page.
