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Weather & Climate in Bukoba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bukoba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,770 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,770 ft (1,149 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3317°N, 31.8122°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 39 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 10.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in |
Bukoba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.5") and July the driest (1.5").