Weather & Climate in Madimba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.4000°S, 40.3333°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 21, 2008 | 134 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 136 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 127 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.8 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 109 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 116 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 139 km NNE of Mtwara, Tanzania | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2003 | 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 140 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.0 | 123 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 | 273 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
Madimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.5").