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Weather & Climate in Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bagamoyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 832.0 sq mi (2,154.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.4422°N, 38.9042°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in |
Bagamoyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and August the driest (0.9").