Bashanet, Tanzania experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Bashanet, Tanzania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Bashanet, Tanzania. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: May–Oct 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.7/10
Best: May, June, September, October, November
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 22°C / 13°C
Feels Like 22°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 135 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Hottest Month
24°C
October
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 4 days
Coldest Month
10°C
July
Avg High 20°C
Rain 1 days
Driest Month
1 days
June
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 11°C
Windiest Month
15 km/h
September (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, March, April, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:47
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:41
Live conditions —
Bashanet on the map · live conditions
Bashanet, Tanzania
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tanzania
- City
- Bashanet
- Population
- 19.1K
- Coordinates
- -4.23°, 35.42°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 15 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 10°C
Rain 1 days/mo
1/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
High Low Shaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 22°C / 14°C . Feb: 23°C / 14°C . Mar: 23°C / 14°C . Apr: 21°C / 14°C . May: 20°C / 12°C . Jun: 20°C / 11°C . Jul: 20°C / 10°C . Aug: 21°C / 11°C . Sep: 23°C / 12°C . Oct: 24°C / 13°C . Nov: 23°C / 14°C . Dec: 23°C / 14°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 471 mm. Feb: 258 mm. Mar: 264 mm. Apr: 169 mm. May: 35 mm. Jun: 5 mm. Jul: 4 mm. Aug: 3 mm. Sep: 4 mm. Oct: 26 mm. Nov: 109 mm. Dec: 270 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 80%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 85%. May: 81%. Jun: 73%. Jul: 68%. Aug: 65%. Sep: 62%. Oct: 63%. Nov: 70%. Dec: 77%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 9 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 13 km/h . Jul: 13 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 14 km/h . Dec: 11 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 11h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 8. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 10. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight 12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 11 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Nov 2025 · 25°C | Oct · 24°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 10°C | Jul · 10°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 443 mm | Jan · 471 mm |
| Windiest month | Nov 2025 · 15 km/h | Sep · 15 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Good March
Wet April
Wet May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July
Good August
Good September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 19days (471 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 80% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 23°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 12days (258 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 9.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 23°C / 14°C | 25°C / 14°C | 16days (264 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 80% Humid | 9.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 21°C / 14°C | 22°C / 14°C | 22days (169 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 85% Humid | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May best | 20°C / 12°C | 20°C / 12°C | 8days (35 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 81% Humid | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 20°C / 11°C | 19°C / 10°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 73% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July | 20°C / 10°C | 19°C / 9°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Good | View Details |
| August | 21°C / 11°C | 20°C / 9°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September best | 23°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 62% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 24°C / 13°C | 23°C / 12°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 9.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 23°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 11days (109 mm) Wet | 10.9h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 23°C / 14°C | 24°C / 14°C | 15days (270 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 77% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Bashanet are May, June, September, October, November, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Bashanet, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Bashanet is October, with average daytime highs of 24°C (74°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Bashanet is July, with average overnight lows of 10°C (49°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Bashanet is January, averaging 471mm of precipitation across 19 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Bashanet runs through April, January, March, December, with the heaviest rainfall in April. Based on 10-year averages for Bashanet.
Bashanet receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is February with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Bashanet.
The least favorable months to visit Bashanet are January, March, April, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider May, June, September, October, November instead.
The annual average UV index in Bashanet is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Bashanet is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Bashanet are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 15 km/h (9 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Bashanet averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 63%. The clearest skies occur in August.
The annual average dew point in Bashanet is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Bashanet has a Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Bashanet ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, July is a great time to visit Bashanet. It earns a climate score of 7.7/10 with Good.
For July in Bashanet, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (69°F) and 1 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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