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Weather & Climate in Lindi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lindi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 476.3 sq mi (1,233.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9971°N, 39.7165°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: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 139 km NNE of Mtwara, Tanzania | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 256 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 52 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
Lindi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (0.3").