Monthly climate guide
Mwanza weather in October
With highs near 29°C (83°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), October feels hot in Mwanza. Rainfall averages about 149 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as September and 2°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Mwanza is usually about 2°C cooler than Arusha, 430 km away, in October.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Mwanza — roughly 53% more rain than average.
- October falls in Mwanza's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
21°C
70°F
Rainfall
149 mm
wet
Humidity
63%
relative
Sky
69%
cloud · often cloudy
Mwanza weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 80°F | 21°C / 69°F | 89 mm | 68% | 66% |
| February | 28°C / 83°F | 20°C / 69°F | 86 mm | 66% | 66% |
| March | 28°C / 82°F | 20°C / 69°F | 145 mm | 69% | 70% |
| April | 27°C / 80°F | 20°C / 67°F | 158 mm | 75% | 75% |
| May | 28°C / 82°F | 19°C / 65°F | 60 mm | 70% | 54% |
| June | 28°C / 83°F | 18°C / 65°F | 12 mm | 60% | 39% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 5 mm | 51% | 32% |
| August | 30°C / 85°F | 20°C / 67°F | 33 mm | 50% | 46% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 21°C / 70°F | 53 mm | 54% | 58% |
| October | 29°C / 83°F | 21°C / 70°F | 149 mm | 63% | 69% |
| November | 26°C / 79°F | 20°C / 69°F | 223 mm | 73% | 75% |
| December | 26°C / 78°F | 21°C / 69°F | 152 mm | 73% | 70% |
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Mwanza?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Mwanza →Other Tanzania cities in October
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Mwanza in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Mwanza?
October is one of the wetter months in Mwanza, with about 149 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Mwanza in October?
Average highs are about 29°C (83°F) and average lows about 21°C (70°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Mwanza in October?
Mwanza typically gets around 149 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Mwanza (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.