Climate Insights for Ifakara

Ifakara Town, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Hottest
November
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
July
18°C low64°F low
Wettest
April
202 mm rain7.9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ifakara is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 972 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 202 mm of rainfall. Ifakara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ifakara is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 38.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 7.9 in of rainfall. Ifakara sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°FebMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 24°MarMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°AprMax: 30°Average: 25°Min: 23°MayMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°JunMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°JulMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°AugMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 20°OctMax: 34°Average: 27°Min: 22°NovMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°DecMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 74°FAprMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 76°FMin: 69°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 74°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 79°FMin: 68°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FNovMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 94°FAverage: 84°FMin: 76°F
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Ifakara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 35°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Ifakara sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 95°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 18°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 170mmFebPrecipitation: 123mmMarPrecipitation: 199mmAprPrecipitation: 202mmMayPrecipitation: 59mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 10mmAugPrecipitation: 11mmSepPrecipitation: 10mmOctPrecipitation: 33mmNovPrecipitation: 41mmDecPrecipitation: 105mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.7inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inMarPrecipitation: 7.8inAprPrecipitation: 7.9inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 0.4inAugPrecipitation: 0.5inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 4.1in
Precipitation

Ifakara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 972 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 81 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 202 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 mm. That's 193 mm less than April, 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.Ifakara is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 8 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0.3 in. That's 7.6 in less than April, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Ifakara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Ifakara is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Best Time to Visit

Jan28°82°F
Feb28°82°F
Mar27°81°F
Apr25°78°F
May24°76°F
Jun23°74°F
Jul23°73°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov29°84°F
Dec29°84°F

The best time to visit Ifakara is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 22 mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ifakara is during May, June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

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

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C76 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
170 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
33 °C91 °F
5 km/h3 mph
123 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C74 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
202 mm7.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C69 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
59 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
11 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
20 °C68 °F
32 °C90 °F
7 km/h4 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C71 °F
34 °C92 °F
8 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C76 °F
35 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in