Climate Insights for Iringa

Iringa Municipal, Iringa Region, Tanzania

Hottest
November
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
January
190 mm rain7.5 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Iringa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 773 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 190 mm of rainfall. Iringa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Iringa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 30.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.5 in of rainfall. Iringa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°JunMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°AugMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°OctMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°NovMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 74°FAverage: 67°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FJulMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FAugMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FNovMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°F
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Iringa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 27°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Iringa sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 54°F to 80°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 190mmFebPrecipitation: 128mmMarPrecipitation: 163mmAprPrecipitation: 73mmMayPrecipitation: 9mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 13mmNovPrecipitation: 55mmDecPrecipitation: 139mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.5inFebPrecipitation: 5inMarPrecipitation: 6.4inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.4inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inDecPrecipitation: 5.5in
Precipitation

Iringa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 773 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 190 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 190 mm 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.Iringa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 30.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.5 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 7.5 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 15km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 16km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 16km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 10mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 10mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Iringa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 9km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Iringa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°67°F
Feb20°68°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr19°67°F
May18°65°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul16°62°F
Aug17°63°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec21°69°F

The best time to visit Iringa is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Iringa is during April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. 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 Iringa 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 Iringa 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
16 °C61 °F
24 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
190 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C62 °F
24 °C74 °F
12 km/h8 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C58 °F
23 °C74 °F
15 km/h9 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
15 km/h9 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
16 km/h10 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
23 °C74 °F
16 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
16 km/h10 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
15 km/h9 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
13 km/h8 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
9 km/h5 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in