Mafia Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mafia Island, Tanzania in April.

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Kilindoni Utende

Are you planning a trip a to Mafia Island, Tanzania in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Mafia Island in April

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. April in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Kilindoni. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kilindoni with an average of 317 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Utende with 328 mm (13 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Kilindoni.

Explore Mafia Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mafia Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kilindoni)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mafia Island in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mafia Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mafia Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Mafia Island, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mafia Island (April)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (April)

Kilindoni

In April Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
192 mm (7.6 in)
317 mm (12 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
very good
Climate in Kilindoni →

Utende

In April Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
198 mm (7.8 in)
328 mm (13 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
12 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
very good
Climate in Utende →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mafia Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 317 mm (12 in)
Utende 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 328 mm (13 in)

Mafia Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mafia Island, Tanzania in April?

Mafia Island, Tanzania typically experiences less favorable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kilindoni average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mafia Island, Tanzania in April?

In Kilindoni, the average daytime high in April is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Mafia Island, Tanzania get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kilindoni records an average of 317 mm (12 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Mafia Island, Tanzania.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Mafia Island, Tanzania?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Mafia Island, Tanzania with often less favorable weather in Kilindoni.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly excellent weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the weather in March and April tend to be less favorable.

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