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Weather & Climate in Mtwara, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mtwara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 313.4 sq mi (811.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 449/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.2667°N, 40.1833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 127 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.8 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 109 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 116 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 139 km NNE of Mtwara, Tanzania | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.0 | 142 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 | 264 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 218 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
Mtwara has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (0.5").