Climate Insights for Mafia Island Airport

Mafia, Coast Region, Tanzania

Hottest
February
30°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
April
377mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mafia Island Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1207mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 377mm of rainfall. Mafia Island Airport 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: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 30° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Mafia Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 89mm Feb Precipitation: 69mm Mar Precipitation: 177mm Apr Precipitation: 377mm May Precipitation: 161mm Jun Precipitation: 35mm Jul Precipitation: 20mm Aug Precipitation: 17mm Sep Precipitation: 14mm Oct Precipitation: 50mm Nov Precipitation: 86mm Dec Precipitation: 113mm
Precipitation

Mafia Island Airport is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1207mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 377mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 14mm. That's 362mm 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/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 24km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 22km/h Sep Wind Speed: 20km/h Oct Wind Speed: 20km/h Nov Wind Speed: 18km/h Dec Wind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed

Mafia Island Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 24km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 21km/h in summer, 20km/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 Mafia Island Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Mafia Island Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 150mm over the season and a monthly average of 50mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 271mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 21km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 714mm across the season with a monthly average of 238mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 73mm over the season and a monthly average of 24mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mafia Island Airport 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
27 °C
29 °C
23 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
30 °C
20 km/h
69 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
27 °C
29 °C
17 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
377 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
28 °C
24 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
27 °C
25 km/h
35 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
27 °C
20 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
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