Mafia Island Weather in October

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

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Kilindoni Utende

Planning a journey to Mafia Island, Tanzania this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mafia Island in October

Mafia Island, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. October in Mafia Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kilindoni.

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

Precipitation

October is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 47 mm (1.9 in) 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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Mafia Island, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Mafia Island (October)

Precipitation variation in Mafia Island (October)

Kilindoni

In October Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kilindoni →

Utende

In October Utende generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kilindoni 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Utende 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Mafia Island weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Mafia Island, Tanzania generally has perfect weather conditions. Kilindoni sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Kilindoni peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in October, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

October is on the drier side in Mafia Island, Tanzania. Kilindoni averages only about 47 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Mafia Island, Tanzania. Typically, the climate in Kilindoni is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Kilindoni. On the other hand, the months of March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Mafia Island.

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