Climate Insights for Maposeni

Songea, Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

Hottest
November
30°C peak
Coldest
July
12°C low
Wettest
March
300mm rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Maposeni is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 1368mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 300mm of rainfall. Maposeni is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: November, October, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Apr Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° May Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 15° Jun Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 13° Jul Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° Aug Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Sep Max: 28° Average: 21° Min: 16° Oct Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Nov Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Dec Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Maposeni sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 12°C to 30°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 289mm Feb Precipitation: 242mm Mar Precipitation: 300mm Apr Precipitation: 164mm May Precipitation: 27mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 9mm Sep Precipitation: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 24mm Nov Precipitation: 76mm Dec Precipitation: 217mm
Precipitation

Maposeni is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1368mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 114mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 300mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 6mm. That's 294mm less than March, 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: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Maposeni 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 October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

Seasons

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

7 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Maposeni, which began on June 21, 2026. Maposeni is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed: spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in November at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 12°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 16 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 107mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 748mm across the season with a monthly average of 249mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 12 to 25°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 23mm for the entire season. 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 23°
Feb 23°
Mar 22°
Apr 21°
May 20°
Jun 18°
Jul 18°
Aug 19°
Sep 21°
Oct 23°
Nov 25°
Dec 24°

The best time to visit Maposeni is during May, June, July, August, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 22mm 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 Maposeni 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
20 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
289 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
242 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
300 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
9 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
16 °C
28 °C
9 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
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