AI-generatedBagamoyo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Oct
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 891 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Bagamoyo
Bagamoyo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while June is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Bagamoyo is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Bagamoyo
The best time to visit Bagamoyo is from June to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go in February and from June to October. From January to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from March to May; the wettest month is April with 209 mm.
Bagamoyo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bagamoyo in the dry season
Jun – Feb
Excellent
- 31–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 96 rainy days in all
Bagamoyo in the rainy season
Mar – May
Good
- 31–33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb, Jun – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jan – Mar
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – October
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0318:17
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:50–06:31 · evening 17:49–18:30
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:50 · evening 18:30–18:38
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Bagamoyo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 27° to 28°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 22° |
| Sea | 27° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Bagamoyo in October?
In October, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min06:03 – 18:17
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %80 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %54 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Bagamoyo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Bagamoyo: score 91 against 79. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 91better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 20° |
| Sea | 27.0° | 26.1° |
| Sunshine | 7.5 hbetter | 6.6 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 58 mm | 16 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 26better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Bagamoyo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January33° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h
In January, Bagamoyo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in January74February34° · Sea 29° · 7.6 h
In February, Bagamoyo is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in February61March33° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In March, Bagamoyo is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in March66April31° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h
In April, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 209 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in April73May31° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h
In May, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 115 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in May88June31° · Sea 27° · 6.7 h
In June, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in June91July31° · Sea 26° · 6.6 h
In July, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in July90August31° · Sea 26° · 7.0 h
In August, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in August88September32° · Sea 26° · 7.5 h
In September, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 26.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 20 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in September79October32° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h
In October, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in October70November32° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h
In November, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 97 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in November69December32° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h
In December, Bagamoyo is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 97 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bagamoyo.
Bagamoyo in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bagamoyo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (20°), the warmest in January (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 355 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 73 | 33° | 25° | 28.6° | 7.6 h | 12 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 74 | 34° | 24° | 28.8° | 7.6 h | 10 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 33° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.4 h | 22 | 133 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 31° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.4 h | 26 | 209 |
| MayMay | 73 | 31° | 22° | 28.0° | 6.0 h | 16 | 115 |
| JuneJun | 88 | 31° | 21° | 27.0° | 6.7 h | 7 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 91 | 31° | 20° | 26.1° | 6.6 h | 5 | 16 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 31° | 20° | 25.7° | 7.0 h | 7 | 20 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 32° | 20° | 26.1° | 7.5 h | 6 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 79 | 32° | 21° | 27.0° | 7.5 h | 10 | 58 |
| NovemberNov | 70 | 32° | 23° | 28.2° | 7.5 h | 19 | 97 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 32° | 24° | 29.0° | 7.9 h | 21 | 97 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Bagamoyo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.5 – 27.5 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bagamoyo ranges from 25.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in March, while the air already peaks in February. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in March, eight out of ten years were between 29.0 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.6° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.1° | 25.7° | 26.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 25.7° | 25.2° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 26.1° | 25.8° | 26.6° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 27.0° | 26.5° | 27.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Bagamoyo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.5 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Bagamoyo, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Bagamoyo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bagamoyo has about 10 rainy days with 58 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Bagamoyo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Bagamoyo
How breezy and how cloudy Bagamoyo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bagamoyo typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Bagamoyo: mostly sunny, with about 7.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bagamoyo
How often the day gets hot in Bagamoyo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bagamoyo has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Bagamoyo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bagamoyo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bagamoyo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 65).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 90
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 79
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 71
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,450 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Bagamoyo vs Zanzibar
In October Zanzibar has the better holiday weather (score 84 vs 79). During the day Zanzibar is 1 °C cooler than Bagamoyo. The sea is about equally warm. Zanzibar gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bagamoyo | Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 79 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 |
| Best time | Jun – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
Tanzania in October: the best places
In October, Bagamoyo ranks 4 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Zanzibar31°27°84
- 2Arusha28°84
- 3Moshi29°80
- 4BagamoyoThis page32°27°79
- 5Ngorongoro Conservation Area23°73
- 6Dodoma32°67
- 7Dar es Salaam32°27°51
- 8Tanga30°27°44
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Frequently asked questions about Bagamoyo
When is the best time to visit Bagamoyo?
The best time to visit Bagamoyo is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bagamoyo?
The sea temperature in Bagamoyo ranges from 25.7 °C in August to 29.4 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bagamoyo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Bagamoyo?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. June is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Bagamoyo?
The rainy season is from March to May; the wettest month is April with 209 mm. The driest month is July with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bagamoyo get?
Bagamoyo gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 7.9 hours a day; in April there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bagamoyo in?
Bagamoyo is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bagamoyo?
A nonstop flight from London to Bagamoyo takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,450 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bagamoyo?
Bagamoyo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 76, summer holidays 90, October half-term 79, Christmas holidays 71.