Climate Insights for Songea

Tanzania

Hottest
November
31°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
14°C low56°F low
Wettest
January
353 mm rain13.9 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Songea is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,444 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 353 mm of rainfall. Songea 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 14°C.The climate in Songea is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 56.8 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 13.9 in of rainfall. Songea 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 56°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 20°FebMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 19°MarMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 14°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 16°OctMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 18°NovMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°DecMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 20°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FFebMax: 81°FAverage: 73°FMin: 67°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 58°FJulMax: 75°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 71°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 65°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 68°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 75°FMin: 68°F
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Songea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 14°C to 31°C. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Songea sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 56°F to 87°F. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between August and September, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 353mmFebPrecipitation: 289mmMarPrecipitation: 287mmAprPrecipitation: 153mmMayPrecipitation: 27mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmJulPrecipitation: 6mmAugPrecipitation: 6mmSepPrecipitation: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 23mmNovPrecipitation: 73mmDecPrecipitation: 216mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13.9inFebPrecipitation: 11.4inMarPrecipitation: 11.3inAprPrecipitation: 6inMayPrecipitation: 1.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inJulPrecipitation: 0.2inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.9inNovPrecipitation: 2.9inDecPrecipitation: 8.5in
Precipitation

Songea is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,444 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 353 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 4 mm. That's 350 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.Songea is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 56.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0.2 in. That's 13.8 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Songea is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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.Songea is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan23°73°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar22°72°F
Apr21°71°F
May20°68°F
Jun19°66°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep22°71°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov25°77°F
Dec24°75°F

The best time to visit Songea 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 21 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Songea 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 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 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 Songea 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 Songea 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
20 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
353 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C67 °F
27 °C81 °F
6 km/h3 mph
289 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
287 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
153 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
25 °C76 °F
7 km/h4 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C58 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C56 °F
24 °C75 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C65 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
20 °C68 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
20 °C68 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
216 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in