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Weather & Climate in Kigoma, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kigoma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,523 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,523 ft (769 m) |
| Area | 317.3 sq mi (821.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 732/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8769°N, 29.6267°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 28, 1998 | 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 60 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Kigoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.1").