Matema Beach Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Matema Beach, Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

Matema Beach has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 3604 mm (142 in) of rainfall annually. Despite the high annual total, it does experience a distinct rainy season during certain months. Examine our detailed charts below to understand these seasonal patterns.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, March receives substantial rainfall, averaging 682 mm (27 in) of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 33 mm (1.3 in) over 0 rainy days.

March, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 25°C (77°F). During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 25°C (77°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Matema Beach Temperature page.

Matema Beach's average annual precipitation is 3604 mm (142 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm (49 in) of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm (60 in), with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm (73 in) of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Matema Beach's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Matema Beach Climate page.