Igunga, Tanzania experiences average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 8 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Igunga, Tanzania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Igunga, 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
8.1/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
9
High
Temperature 30°C / 19°C
Feels Like 31°C / 19°C
Rainy Days 8
Rainfall 56 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 55%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 14°C
Hottest Month
33°C
October
Avg Low20°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
17°C
July
Avg High29°C
Rain0days
Driest Month
0days
June
Avg High30°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
July (Gusts 33)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding February, March, November, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:50
Daylight 11.9h
Sunset 18:42
Live conditions—
Igunga on the map · live conditions
Igunga, Tanzania
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tanzania
- City
- Igunga
- Population
- 45K
- Coordinates
- -4.28°, 33.88°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 32°C
Avg Low 20°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 15 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 29°C
Avg Low 19°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 30°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 0 days/mo
3/3 best months
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 28°C / 19°C . Feb: 30°C / 19°C . Mar: 30°C / 19°C . Apr: 28°C / 19°C . May: 29°C / 18°C . Jun: 30°C / 17°C . Jul: 29°C / 17°C . Aug: 31°C / 18°C . Sep: 33°C / 19°C . Oct: 33°C / 20°C . Nov: 31°C / 20°C . Dec: 29°C / 19°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 104 mm. Feb: 75 mm. Mar: 117 mm. Apr: 126 mm. May: 15 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 2 mm. Oct: 17 mm. Nov: 89 mm. Dec: 129 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 72%. Feb: 66%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 71%. May: 57%. Jun: 46%. Jul: 42%. Aug: 39%. Sep: 37%. Oct: 41%. Nov: 54%. Dec: 69%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 10 km/h . Mar: 11 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 15 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 16 km/h . Sep: 15 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 11h. Feb: 11h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 11h. 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 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 10. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h 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 has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Nov 2025 · 34°C | Oct · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 17°C | Jul · 17°C |
| Wettest month | Mar 2025 · 143 mm | Dec · 129 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 16 km/h | Jul · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Good 
February
Good March
Good April
Good May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 15days (104 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| February | 30°C / 19°C | 33°C / 21°C | 12days (75 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 30°C / 19°C | 33°C / 21°C | 14days (117 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 68% Muggy | 9.1 Very High | Good | View Details |
| April | 28°C / 19°C | 31°C / 21°C | 16days (126 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| May best | 29°C / 18°C | 30°C / 19°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 57% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 30°C / 17°C | 29°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 29°C / 17°C | 29°C / 15°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 42% Moderate | 8.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 31°C / 18°C | 30°C / 17°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 39% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 33°C / 19°C | 33°C / 18°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 37% Comfortable | 9.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 33°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 4days (17 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 9.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| November | 31°C / 20°C | 33°C / 21°C | 11days (89 mm) Wet | 10.8h Excellent | 54% Moderate | 9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 19°C | 32°C / 21°C | 18days (129 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Igunga are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Igunga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Igunga is October, with average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Igunga is July, with average overnight lows of 17°C (62°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Igunga is December, averaging 129mm of precipitation across 18 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Igunga runs through December, April, January, March, with the heaviest rainfall in December. Based on 10-year averages for Igunga.
Igunga receives approximately 129 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is September with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Igunga.
The least favorable months to visit Igunga are February, March, November, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Igunga is 9, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Igunga is 55%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Igunga are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is July with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 33 km/h / 21 mph).
Igunga averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 56%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Igunga is 14°C (57°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Igunga has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Igunga ranges from 19°C (66°F) to 31°C (88°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Igunga. It earns a climate score of 9.6/10 with Excellent.
For June in Igunga, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 30°C (85°F) and 0 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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