Mpanda climate
Mpanda (Tanzania) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 1,008 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Mpanda climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2680 | 1864 | 2272 | 1766.9 |
| Feb | 2781 | 1864 | 2373 | 1365.3 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 1556.1 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1864 | 2373 | 1064.2 |
| May | 2984 | 1762 | 2373 | 210.8 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1458 | 2271 | 20.1 |
| Jul | 2985 | 1457 | 2271 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3189 | 1661 | 2475 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3493 | 1966 | 2679 | 50.2 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2069 | 2781 | 351.4 |
| Nov | 3187 | 1967 | 2577 | 1636.4 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 2088.2 |
| Year | 3493 | 1457 | 2374 | 1,00840 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80% | 85% | 5.1 | 12:27 |
| Feb | 78% | 79% | 5.6 | 12:19 |
| Mar | 79% | 80% | 5.6 | 12:09 |
| Apr | 78% | 71% | 5.6 | 11:58 |
| May | 66% | 46% | 5.8 | 11:50 |
| Jun | 57% | 28% | 5.9 | 11:45 |
| Jul | 51% | 22% | 6.0 | 11:47 |
| Aug | 43% | 28% | 6.3 | 11:54 |
| Sep | 38% | 41% | 6.5 | 12:05 |
| Oct | 43% | 66% | 6.3 | 12:15 |
| Nov | 62% | 80% | 5.6 | 12:25 |
| Dec | 77% | 85% | 5.1 | 12:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Mpanda is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 20 °C69 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 29 °C85 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.5 °C10 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,008 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 54% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is December (208 mm8.2 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 38% in September to 80% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in January to 10 km/h (6 mph) in September.
Best time to visit Mpanda
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–July: average highs of 29 °C84 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 1 mm0.0 in to 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is December, which is very wet (208 mm8.2 in) and humid (77% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Mpanda
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2680 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 1864 to 19 °C67 °F, about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2984 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 1457 to 20 °C69 °F, about 11 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Mpanda compares
Compared with Sumbawanga, about 190 km to the south, Mpanda is on average 5.6 °C10 °F warmer and receives 16% less precipitation (1,008 mm40 in vs 1,202 mm47 in). The difference is largest in August (7.1 °C12.7 °F warmer).
Of the 34 places in Tanzania covered by World Climates, Mpanda is the 15th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 25th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Tanzania climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Luis Eduardo Magalhães (Brazil, Aw), Belagavi (India, Aw) and Chitradurga (India, Aw).
Nearby places
- Sumbawanga 190 km · 18 °C64 °F · 1,202 mm47 in
- Kalemie 212 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,143 mm45 in
- Kasulu 224 km · 22 °C71 °F · 1,167 mm46 in
- Kigoma 228 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,183 mm47 in
- Tabora 244 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Kahama 327 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Nzega 333 km · 23 °C73 °F · 968 mm38 in
- Gitega 348 km · 19 °C66 °F · 1,339 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Mpanda?
October is the warmest month in Mpanda, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (69 °F).
What is the coldest month in Mpanda?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 29 °C (85 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Mpanda?
December is the wettest month with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Mpanda?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–July.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.