Climate Insights for Bagamoyo

The climate in Bagamoyo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1226mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 274mm of rainfall. Bagamoyo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Bagamoyo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Bagamoyo is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1226mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 274mm of rainfall. May and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 26mm. That's 248mm 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.

Bagamoyo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2km/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 Bagamoyo, which began on June 21, 2026. Bagamoyo sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in March at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Bagamoyo is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 31°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 Bagamoyo 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.