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Weather & Climate in Mwanza, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwanza 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 264 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,753 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,753 ft (1,144 m) |
| Area | 318.2 sq mi (824.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,471/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5167°N, 32.9000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 138 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) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in |
Mwanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.4").