Pemba South, Tanzania
Mtafika
Mtafika 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 time18:09
5.22° S, 39.77° EElevation 43 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.
Mtafika at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:1412 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightLast quarter64% · Moonrise 23:42Next 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
394 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
30 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Mtafika
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 79%
Today31 Oct28°23°4.2 mm
Sun1 Nov29°24°2.1 mm
Mon2 Nov30°24°2.1 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°2.9 mm
Wed4 Nov30°24°1.9 mm
Thu5 Nov31°23°
Fri6 Nov30°24°3.1 mm
Sat7 Nov29°25°7.8 mm
Sun8 Nov29°25°4.1 mm
Mon9 Nov30°25°2.4 mm
When to go to Mtafika
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 | 77 | 55 | 55 | 60 | 64 | 80 | 86 | 91 | 79 | 60 | 58 |
| High | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 27° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 52 | 36 | 161 | 394 | 359 | 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 Mtafika
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Mtafika
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Mtafika
Earthquakes around Mtafika
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 · 137 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 105 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 136 km
Towns and villages around Mtafika
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Turisanani0 kmTumbatu0 kmSitarani0 kmPondeani0 kmPagali0 kmMustarehe0 kmMikongweni0 kmKikongwe0 kmKigope0 kmBarawa0 kmUtaani1.8 kmSiwamoja1.8 kmNgambwa1.8 kmMifuni1.8 kmMakaange1.8 kmMagogoni1.8 kmKitutui1.8 kmDaya1.8 kmBirikau1.8 kmNgoma Kazingwa1.9 kmMtemani1.9 kmMinazini1.9 kmMichakaini1.9 kmMchangani1.9 kmKiburunzi1.9 kmNiapi1.9 kmMuhamidiwa1.9 kmMkonga1.9 kmMiburani1.9 kmMchanga1.9 kmKinyasini1.9 kmKidemeni1.9 kmKibuyuni1.9 kmUwani2.6 kmUjinga2.6 kmMkanjuni2.6 kmKisiwani2.6 kmKaole2.6 kmMnonyge2.6 kmMjananza2.6 kmMbuzini2.6 kmMambosasa2.6 kmMagonini2.6 kmKichuwani2.6 kmChake-Chake3.2 kmMchangani3.7 kmManamancha3.7 kmMagome3.7 kmMiungoni3.7 kmMbaleni3.7 kmUvumbi3.7 kmPwana3.7 kmMwembeduka3.7 kmKopole3.7 kmBoma3.7 kmShigiwana4.1 kmMtakata4.1 kmWesha4.1 kmChaoni4.1 kmUtaani4.1 kmMjananza4.1 kmMisufini4.1 kmKulilia4.1 kmChanjani4.1 kmSemewani4.1 kmMtangu4.1 kmMtakahoja4.1 kmMavungwa4.1 kmKungumoga4.1 kmJitenge4.1 kmTondooni5.2 kmMabaoni5.2 kmMtemani5.2 kmMsalabani5.2 kmKilulu5.2 kmKichange5.2 kmJamvini5.2 kmFinyeuso5.2 kmDongoni5.2 kmBanani5.2 km
Places near Mtafika
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mtafika?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Mtafika.
What is the hottest month in Mtafika?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Mtafika?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Mtafika?
April is the wettest month with about 394 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Mtafika?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.