Mafia Island weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Mafia Island this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Mafia Island in October?
Mafia Island is a region in Tanzania. October in Mafia Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Karatu at 27°C to very warm in Selous Game Reserve at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Selous Game Reserve and 15°C in Karatu.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Selous Game Reserve with an average of 20 mm to moderate rainfall in Kilindoni with 47 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mafia Island in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mafia Island climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Mafia Island?
Karatu
In October Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kilindoni
In October Kilindoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Arusha City
In October Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Serengeti National Park
In October Serengeti National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Selous Game Reserve
In October Selous Game Reserve generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mafia Island, in Tanzania.
Is October the best time to visit Mafia Island?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Mafia Island. Typically, the climate in Karatu is perfect.
Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Karatu. On the other hand, the months of January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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