Climate Insights for Karonga

The climate in Karonga is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2329mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 431mm of rainfall. Karonga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Karonga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Karonga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2329mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 194mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 431mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 19mm. That's 412mm 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.

Karonga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Karonga, which began on June 21, 2026. Karonga sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in November at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 19°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

The best time to visit Karonga is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 44mm per month. By contrast, November can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 28°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karonga 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.