Climate Insights for Karonga

The climate in Karonga is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 866mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 245mm of rainfall. Karonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Karonga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Karonga is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 866mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 245mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 244mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Karonga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Karonga, which began on March 20, 2026. Karonga sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in November at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Karonga is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 4mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 29°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karonga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.