Climate Insights for Kandete

Rungwe, Mbeya Region, Tanzania

Hottest
October
24°C peak
Coldest
July
10°C low
Wettest
December
1559mm rain
Best to Visit
August, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kandete is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 8205mm of precipitation falls per year. Kandete receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kandete sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Mar Max: 22° Average: 19° Min: 16° Apr Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 14° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Kandete sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 24°C. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm 1050mm 1100mm 1150mm 1200mm 1250mm 1300mm 1350mm 1400mm 1450mm 1500mm 1550mm 1600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 911mm Feb Precipitation: 721mm Mar Precipitation: 1401mm Apr Precipitation: 1273mm May Precipitation: 220mm Jun Precipitation: 59mm Jul Precipitation: 49mm Aug Precipitation: 45mm Sep Precipitation: 70mm Oct Precipitation: 527mm Nov Precipitation: 1371mm Dec Precipitation: 1559mm
Precipitation

Kandete is a very wet location, receiving approximately 8205mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 684mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 1559mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 45mm. That's 1514mm less than December, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kandete is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 8km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Kandete, which began on March 20, 2026. Kandete sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in October at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1967mm across the season with a monthly average of 656mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 3191mm across the season with a monthly average of 1064mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2894mm across the season with a monthly average of 965mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 20°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 153mm for the season, averaging 51mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 19°
Mar 19°
Apr 18°
May 16°
Jun 14°
Jul 14°
Aug 15°
Sep 17°
Oct 19°
Nov 19°
Dec 19°

The best time to visit Kandete is during August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 58mm per month. By contrast, October can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kandete 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
911 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
721 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
1401 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
21 °C
7 km/h
1273 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
59 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
49 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
45 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
527 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
1371 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
1559 mm
0 cm
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