Which is the hottest month in Mafia Island?

The hottest time of year in Mafia Island is normally March. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Mafia Island?

In terms of rainfall, April is usually the wettest month in Mafia Island with 229mm on average. There are normally 17 days in April with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Mafia Island?

The sunniest time of year in Mafia Island is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Mafia Island?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Mafia Island in March when the water temperature reaches 29°C.

Best time to visit Mafia Island

Q: When is the best time to visit Mafia Island?

The best time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania is in July Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania is in July based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Mafia Island by month

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When is the best time to visit Mafia Island?

The best time to visit Mafia Island, Tanzania is in July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
3.5
Feb
3
Mar
3.5
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4.5
Jul
4
Aug
4
Sep
4
Oct
3.5
Nov
3.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

31
Jan
32
Feb
32
Mar
31
Apr
30
May
30
Jun
29
Jul
30
Aug
30
Sep
31
Oct
32
Nov
32
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
7
Mar
6
Apr
7
May
8
Jun
8
Jul
8
Aug
9
Sep
9
Oct
9
Nov
8
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for Tanzania (Mafia Island) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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