AI-generatedTanga at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Feb · 34°
- Warmest sea
- Mar · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 951 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in Tanga
Tanga 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 July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Tanga is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tanga
The best time to visit Tanga is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from January to February. From January to March it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is April with 195 mm.
Tanga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tanga in the dry season
Jun – Mar
Fair
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
Tanga in the rainy season
Apr – May
Poor
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Feb
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
Apr – 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
Fair
Best time to visit: June – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 24°
06:0318:16
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 17:48–18:28
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:50 · evening 18:28–18:36
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 Tanga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 30° at the start of the month to 31° at the end. The sea warms from 26° to 27°.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 22° |
| Sea | 26° | 27° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Tanga in October?
In October, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 13 min06:03 – 18:16
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %58 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %3 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
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 Tanga
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 Tanga: score 57 against 44. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 57better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 21° |
| Sea | 26.8° | 25.9° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 hbetter | 6.7 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 95 mm | 49 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tanga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
50January34° · Sea 28° · 8.4 h
In January, Tanga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 23 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in January49February34° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In February, Tanga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 23 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in February24March34° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h
In March, Tanga is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 84 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in March34April31° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In April, Tanga 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 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 195 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in April43May30° · Sea 28° · 5.8 h
In May, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in May55June29° · Sea 27° · 6.6 h
In June, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °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 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 69 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga – and yet one of the best months here.
Tanga in June57July29° · Sea 26° · 6.7 h
In July, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 25.9 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 49 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga – and yet one of the best months here.
Tanga in July53August29° · Sea 26° · 7.1 h
In August, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 52 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga – and yet one of the best months here.
Tanga in August50September30° · Sea 26° · 7.4 h
In September, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in September44October30° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In October, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 95 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in October40November31° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h
In November, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 84 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in November43December33° · Sea 28° · 8.5 h
In December, Tanga is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 53 mm in total. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Tanga.
Tanga in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tanga
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 22°. 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 March (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 362 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 | 50 | 34° | 25° | 27.9° | 8.4 h | 6 | 23 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 34° | 25° | 28.2° | 8.3 h | 5 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 34° | 25° | 29.1° | 7.2 h | 18 | 84 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 31° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.5 h | 25 | 195 |
| MayMay | 43 | 30° | 23° | 28.0° | 5.8 h | 20 | 176 |
| JuneJun | 55 | 29° | 21° | 27.0° | 6.6 h | 16 | 69 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 29° | 21° | 25.9° | 6.7 h | 16 | 49 |
| AugustAug | 53 | 29° | 20° | 25.6° | 7.1 h | 18 | 52 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 30° | 21° | 26.0° | 7.4 h | 17 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 30° | 22° | 26.8° | 7.3 h | 18 | 95 |
| NovemberNov | 40 | 31° | 23° | 27.8° | 7.6 h | 19 | 84 |
| DecemberDec | 43 | 33° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.5 h | 13 | 53 |
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 Tanga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 26.3 – 27.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Tanga ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.1 °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 28.5 and 29.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.9° | 27.2° | 28.3° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.2° | 27.7° | 28.8° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.2° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MayMay | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.0° | 26.4° | 27.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 25.9° | 25.5° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| AugustAug | 25.6° | 25.2° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| SeptemberSep | 26.0° | 25.7° | 26.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 26.8° | 26.3° | 27.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.8° | 27.5° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.2° | 27.8° | 28.7° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Tanga
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 7.3 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Tanga, 60 % 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 Tanga: 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, Tanga has about 18 rainy days with 95 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Tanga
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 March (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 Tanga
How breezy and how cloudy Tanga 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 Tanga typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Tanga: variable cloud, with about 7.3 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 Tanga
How often the day gets hot in Tanga (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, Tanga has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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 Tanga
Weather for your travel dates
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Tanga 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.
Tanga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 31).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 45
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 9 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 20 min
- Distance
- 7,320 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.
Compare & alternatives
Tanga compared
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Tanga vs Diani Beach
In October the holiday weather in Tanga and Diani Beach is about equally good (score 44 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Diani Beach as in Tanga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Tanga | Diani Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 44 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 17 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Feb |
Through the year
Tanzania in October: the best places
In October, Tanga ranks 8 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Zanzibar31°27°84
- 2Arusha28°84
- 3Moshi29°80
- 4Bagamoyo32°27°79
- 5Ngorongoro Conservation Area23°73
- 6Dodoma32°67
- 7Dar es Salaam32°27°51
- 8TangaThis page30°27°44
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Frequently asked questions about Tanga
When is the best time to visit Tanga?
The best time to visit Tanga is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Tanga?
The sea temperature in Tanga ranges from 25.6 °C in August to 29.1 °C in March. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Tanga in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Tanga?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Tanga?
The rainy season is from April to May; the wettest month is April with 195 mm. The driest month is February with 23 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tanga get?
Tanga gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 8.5 hours a day; in April there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Tanga in?
Tanga is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tanga?
A nonstop flight from London to Tanga takes about 9 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,320 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tanga?
Tanga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 31). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 45, summer holidays 54, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 47.