What’s the climate like in Mahale Mountains National Park?
The current climate of Mahale Mountains National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 15°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Mahale Mountains National Park in recent years was 37°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 15°C in January 2022.
On average, Mahale Mountains National Park receives 1595 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park?
The best time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Mahale Mountains National Park. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Mahale Mountains National Park
The climate table of Mahale Mountains National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 295 | 210 | 203 | 166 | 40 | 0,6 | 0,4 | 7,4 | 8,5 | 141 | 254 | 269 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in September
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January
- Precipitation: 1595 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Driest months: 0,4 mm in July, 0,6 mm in June and 7,4 mm in August
- Wettest months: 295 mm in January, 269 mm in December and 254 mm in November
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Average Temperature per Month in Mahale Mountains National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Mahale Mountains National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Mahale Mountains National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Mahale Mountains National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Mahale Mountains National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Mahale Mountains National Park, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Mahale Mountains National Park by Month
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