Mbinga, Tanzania experiences average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 15 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Mbinga, Tanzania Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Mbinga, 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: June, July, August, September, October
UV Index
8
High
Temperature 25°C / 16°C
Feels Like 27°C / 17°C
Rainy Days 15
Rainfall 162 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 73%
Wind Speed 10 km/h
Dew Point 15°C
Hottest Month
29°C
October
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 6 days
Coldest Month
12°C
July
Avg High 22°C
Rain 5 days
Driest Month
2 days
September
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 15°C
Windiest Month
12 km/h
September (Gusts 38)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:00
Daylight 11.5h
Sunset 18:32
Live conditions —
Mbinga on the map · live conditions
Mbinga, Tanzania
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Tanzania
- City
- Mbinga
- Population
- 60.9K
- Coordinates
- -10.93°, 35.02°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 7 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 25°C
Avg Low 18°C
Rain 26 days/mo
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 24°C
Avg Low 17°C
Rain 22 days/mo
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 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: 25°C / 18°C . Feb: 25°C / 18°C . Mar: 24°C / 18°C . Apr: 24°C / 17°C . May: 23°C / 15°C . Jun: 22°C / 13°C . Jul: 22°C / 12°C . Aug: 24°C / 13°C . Sep: 27°C / 15°C . Oct: 29°C / 17°C . Nov: 29°C / 19°C . Dec: 26°C / 18°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 497 mm. Feb: 372 mm. Mar: 353 mm. Apr: 155 mm. May: 37 mm. Jun: 19 mm. Jul: 18 mm. Aug: 11 mm. Sep: 7 mm. Oct: 24 mm. Nov: 112 mm. Dec: 335 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 89%. Feb: 88%. Mar: 89%. Apr: 86%. May: 77%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 66%. Aug: 59%. Sep: 52%. Oct: 53%. Nov: 61%. Dec: 80%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 7 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 7 km/h . Apr: 10 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 10 km/h . Jul: 11 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 12 km/h . Nov: 10 km/h . Dec: 8 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 8h. Feb: 9h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 10h. May: 11h. Jun: 11h. Jul: 11h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 11h. Dec: 10h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 7. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. 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 has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Oct 2025 · 28°C | Oct · 29°C |
| Coldest month | Jul 2025 · 12°C | Jul · 12°C |
| Wettest month | Jan 2025 · 384 mm | Jan · 497 mm |
| Windiest month | Oct 2025 · 12 km/h | Sep · 12 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Wet March
Wet April
Wet May
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 18°C | 29°C / 20°C | 30days (497 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7 High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 25°C / 18°C | 29°C / 20°C | 25days (372 mm) Wet | 8.6h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 24°C / 18°C | 28°C / 20°C | 30days (353 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 19°C | 26days (155 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 23°C / 15°C | 24°C / 15°C | 11days (37 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 22°C / 13°C | 22°C / 12°C | 6days (19 mm) Good | 10.6h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 22°C / 12°C | 22°C / 11°C | 5days (18 mm) Good | 10.5h Excellent | 66% Muggy | 7.1 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 24°C / 13°C | 24°C / 13°C | 4days (11 mm) Good | 10.8h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 7.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 15°C | 28°C / 14°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 11h Excellent | 52% Moderate | 8.9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 17°C | 30°C / 17°C | 6days (24 mm) Good | 11.3h Excellent | 53% Moderate | 9.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 19°C | 31°C / 19°C | 12days (112 mm) Wet | 11h Excellent | 61% Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| December | 26°C / 18°C | 30°C / 20°C | 24days (335 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 80% Humid | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Mbinga are June, July, August, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Mbinga, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Mbinga is October, with average daytime highs of 29°C (84°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Mbinga is July, with average overnight lows of 12°C (54°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Mbinga is January, averaging 497mm of precipitation across 30 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Mbinga runs through January, March, April, February, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Mbinga.
Mbinga receives approximately 121 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is October with around 11 hours. Based on climate data for Mbinga.
The least favorable months to visit Mbinga are January, February, March, December, primarily due to heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Mbinga is 8, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Mbinga is 73%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Average wind speeds in Mbinga are 10 km/h (6 mph). The windiest month is September with peak winds reaching 12 km/h (8 mph) (gusts up to 38 km/h / 23 mph).
Mbinga averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 57%. The clearest skies occur in September.
The annual average dew point in Mbinga is 15°C (59°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Mbinga has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa 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 Mbinga ranges from 17°C (63°F) to 27°C (81°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 Mbinga. It earns a climate score of 8.9/10 with Excellent.
For July in Mbinga, pack Warm evening layer, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 22°C (72°F) and 5 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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