Pemba South, Tanzania
Mkonga
Mkonga is a locality in Pemba South, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time20:11
5.20° S, 39.77° EElevation 27 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low26° / 25°
Rain this month84mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Mkonga at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:59 · 18:1312 h 15 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · 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
392 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
30 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Mkonga
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 81%
Today22 Oct31°23°
Fri23 Oct31°25°
Sat24 Oct30°24°4.3 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°4.9 mm
Mon26 Oct29°23°11.5 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°25.4 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°13.1 mm
Thu29 Oct29°24°3.9 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°5.9 mm
Sat31 Oct28°24°3.5 mm
When to go to Mkonga
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) | 52 | 36 | 160 | 392 | 358 | 111 | 62 | 43 | 30 | 84 | 116 | 119 |
| Wet days | 12 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 18 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Mkonga
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Mkonga
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mkonga
Earthquakes around Mkonga
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 · 135 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 107 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 135 km
Towns and villages around Mkonga
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Niapi0 kmMuhamidiwa0 kmMiburani0 kmMchanga0 kmKinyasini0 kmKidemeni0 kmKibuyuni0 kmMnonyge1.8 kmMjananza1.8 kmMbuzini1.8 kmMambosasa1.8 kmMagonini1.8 kmKichuwani1.8 kmTurisanani1.9 kmTumbatu1.9 kmSitarani1.9 kmPondeani1.9 kmPagali1.9 kmMustarehe1.9 kmMtafika1.9 kmMikongweni1.9 kmKikongwe1.9 kmKigope1.9 kmBarawa1.9 kmUtaani2.6 kmSiwamoja2.6 kmNgambwa2.6 kmSemewani2.6 kmMtangu2.6 kmMtakahoja2.6 kmMavungwa2.6 kmKungumoga2.6 kmJitenge2.6 kmMifuni2.6 kmMakaange2.6 kmMagogoni2.6 kmKitutui2.6 kmDaya2.6 kmBirikau2.6 kmNgoma Kazingwa3.7 kmMtemani3.7 kmMinazini3.7 kmMichakaini3.7 kmMchangani3.7 kmKiburunzi3.7 kmMchangani4.1 kmManamancha4.1 kmMagome4.1 kmMiungoni4.1 kmMbaleni4.1 kmUwani4.1 kmUjinga4.1 kmMkanjuni4.1 kmKisiwani4.1 kmKaole4.1 kmChake-Chake5.1 kmShigiwana5.2 kmMtakata5.2 kmWesha5.2 kmChaoni5.2 kmMjananza5.5 kmKipange5.5 kmChangani5.5 kmUvumbi5.6 kmPwana5.6 kmMwembeduka5.6 kmKopole5.6 kmBoma5.6 kmUchangani5.8 kmNdagoni5.8 kmKunguni5.8 kmMaboyoni5.8 kmKiwaa5.8 kmJamvini5.8 kmUtaani5.9 kmMjananza5.9 kmMisufini5.9 kmKulilia5.9 kmChanjani5.9 kmUmungani6.7 km
Places near Mkonga
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mkonga?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mkonga.
What is the hottest month in Mkonga?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mkonga?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mkonga?
April is the wettest month with about 392 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mkonga?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.