Pemba South, Tanzania
Chonga
Chonga is a locality in Pemba South, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now31°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time13:31
5.30° S, 39.75° EElevation 17 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low26° / 25°
Rain this month87mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chonga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:58 · 18:1412 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous91% · Moonrise 15:55Next holiday9 DecemberIndependence and Republic DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthApril
416 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
31 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Chonga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
31°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 15 km/h · humidity 60%
Today23 Oct31°24°
Sat24 Oct30°24°3.6 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°6.3 mm
Mon26 Oct27°23°22.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°19.2 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°6.9 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°25°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Chonga
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 62 | 76 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 80 | 86 | 91 | 79 | 60 | 57 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 55 | 37 | 171 | 416 | 376 | 114 | 64 | 45 | 31 | 87 | 121 | 126 |
| Wet days | 12 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 18 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Chonga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Chonga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chonga
Earthquakes around Chonga
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Mtwapa 19 km →1990 · 147 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 97 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 140 km
Towns and villages around Chonga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Chombeo0 kmKipapo1 kmKitambuni1.8 kmUleni1.9 kmChanjaani1.9 kmMipopooni2.6 kmKijangani2.6 kmChanoni2.6 kmKilewajuni3.7 kmJojo3.7 kmUkubwa-wa-bure3.7 kmShungi3.7 kmMombakau3.7 kmMisooni3.7 kmKigomasha3.7 kmMiulani4.1 kmNjuguni4.1 kmNgelema4.1 kmMitamani4.1 kmMajinoni4.1 kmLimani4.1 kmKungeni4.1 kmKilimani4.1 kmChanjani4.1 kmNyali4.1 kmMchekeni4.1 kmMangweni4.1 kmJamvini4.1 kmChununi4.1 kmPapani5.2 kmMgogoni5.2 kmKilindi5.2 kmKilimni5.2 kmTondooni5.5 kmPujini5.5 kmKoveni5.5 kmDomokaya5.5 kmChumvini5.5 kmMsuka5.8 kmManyaga5.8 kmUvumbi5.9 kmPwana5.9 kmMwembeduka5.9 kmMtemani5.9 kmMsalabani5.9 kmKopole5.9 kmKilulu5.9 kmKichange5.9 kmJamvini5.9 kmFinyeuso5.9 kmDongoni5.9 kmBoma5.9 kmBanani5.9 kmChake-Chake6.3 kmWelene6.7 kmTaandani6.7 kmMakafara6.7 kmKigongoni6.7 kmKendwa6.7 kmUtaani6.7 kmMjananza6.7 kmMisufini6.7 kmKulilia6.7 kmChanjani6.7 kmMakaani7.4 kmKisiwani7.4 kmKaole7.4 kmNyanjale7.6 kmLimbolimboni7.6 kmLimanda7.6 kmKiwaa7.6 kmWesha7.6 kmNgoma Kazingwa7.6 kmMtemani7.6 kmMinazini7.6 kmMichakaini7.6 kmMchangani7.6 kmKiburunzi7.6 kmChaoni7.6 kmTondooni7.8 km
Places near Chonga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chonga.
What is the hottest month in Chonga?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Chonga?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chonga?
April is the wettest month with about 416 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chonga?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.