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Weather & Climate in Kisesa, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kisesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,285 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,285 ft (1,306 m)
Area1,101.5 sq mi (2,852.8 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-2.5500°N, 33.0333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 87 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 113 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 121 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 121 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 122 km 10 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 57 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 146 km 10 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 148 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Kisesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").

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