Nzega climate
Nzega (Tanzania) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 968 mm38 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nzega climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 1425.6 |
| Feb | 2882 | 1763 | 2272 | 1084.3 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 1395.5 |
| Apr | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 1204.7 |
| May | 2983 | 1661 | 2272 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 2984 | 1558 | 2271 | 50.2 |
| Jul | 2984 | 1457 | 2271 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 3187 | 1660 | 2374 | 40.2 |
| Sep | 3391 | 1865 | 2578 | 90.4 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 532.1 |
| Nov | 2985 | 1864 | 2475 | 1616.3 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1763 | 2272 | 1857.3 |
| Year | 3391 | 1457 | 2373 | 96838 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 72% | 6.0 | 12:20 |
| Feb | 73% | 67% | 6.4 | 12:15 |
| Mar | 76% | 68% | 6.3 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 76% | 65% | 6.0 | 12:01 |
| May | 67% | 46% | 6.0 | 11:56 |
| Jun | 56% | 28% | 6.0 | 11:53 |
| Jul | 49% | 21% | 6.3 | 11:54 |
| Aug | 44% | 27% | 6.5 | 11:59 |
| Sep | 40% | 34% | 6.9 | 12:05 |
| Oct | 47% | 53% | 6.9 | 12:12 |
| Nov | 65% | 67% | 6.4 | 12:19 |
| Dec | 74% | 73% | 5.9 | 12:22 |
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 Nzega is like
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 19 °C66 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 29 °C84 °F and lows 14 °C57 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 4.1 °C7.3 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 968 mm38 in. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is December (185 mm7.3 in), the driest is July (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 40% in September to 76% in April. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 21%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in January to 14 km/h (8 mph) in August.
Best time to visit Nzega
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–July. Average highs then reach 29 °C83 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 2 mm0.1 in to 39 mm1.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is November, which is very wet (161 mm6.3 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Nzega
- Wetter months (November–April) — highs 2781 to 29 °C85 °F, lows 1762 to 18 °C64 °F, about 142 mm5.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (May–October) — highs 2983 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1457 to 19 °C66 °F, about 19 mm0.7 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 Nzega compares
The nearest larger place is Shinyanga, about 67 km to the northeast. Compared with it, Nzega is on average 0.9 °C1.5 °F cooler. It receives 6% less precipitation (968 mm38 in vs 1,030 mm41 in). The difference is largest in July (1.6 °C2.8 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 34 places in Tanzania. By annual mean temperature, Nzega is the 19th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 30th wettest. See all of them on the Tanzania climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Matagalpa (Nicaragua, Aw), Hassan (India, Aw) and Luziânia (Brazil, Aw).
Nearby places
- Climate in Shinyanga 67 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,030 mm41 in
- Climate in Kahama 77 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,003 mm39 in
- Climate in Tabora 97 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,053 mm41 in
- Climate in Bariadi 181 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,039 mm41 in
- Climate in Sengerema 182 km · 23 °C74 °F · 1,092 mm43 in
- Climate in Geita 183 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,043 mm41 in
- Climate in Singida 185 km · 20 °C69 °F · 964 mm38 in
- Climate in Mwanza 192 km · 24 °C75 °F · 1,090 mm43 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nzega?
October is the warmest month in Nzega. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 19 °C (66 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nzega?
July is the coldest month. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 14 °C (57 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nzega?
December is the wettest month with about 185 mm (7.3 in) of precipitation. July is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Nzega?
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. The gaps are largest 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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,181 m, while Nzega lies at about 1,241 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.4 °C0.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.