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Weather & Climate in Kilindoni, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kilindoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 540.8 sq mi (1,400.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9145°N, 39.6620°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: M4.9.
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 47 km | 15 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 | 92 mph | 137 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in |
Kilindoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.6") and September the driest (0.8").