Pemba South, Tanzania
Vumba
Vumba is a locality in Pemba South, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time23:45
5.23° S, 39.83° EElevation 9 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.
Vumba at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 18:1312 h 17 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous72% · Moonrise 23:41Next 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
406 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
31 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Vumba
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 8 km/h · humidity 99%
Today30 Oct31°27°0.6 mm
Sat31 Oct28°23°11.4 mm
Sun1 Nov30°23°2.2 mm
Mon2 Nov30°25°1.6 mm
Tue3 Nov30°24°4.1 mm
Wed4 Nov29°24°4.6 mm
Thu5 Nov30°24°1.1 mm
Fri6 Nov28°25°7.3 mm
Sat7 Nov29°25°3.4 mm
Sun8 Nov29°25°4.3 mm
When to go to Vumba
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 | 63 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 78 | 59 | 56 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 53 | 34 | 161 | 406 | 379 | 117 | 65 | 45 | 31 | 87 | 117 | 120 |
| 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 Vumba
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Vumba
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vumba
Earthquakes around Vumba
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 · 138 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 108 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 143 km
Towns and villages around Vumba
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Mkonobagi0 kmUmungani1.8 kmKichiwana1.8 kmZiwani1.9 kmNjanyanza1.9 kmMisherefu1.9 kmMichingani1.9 kmHurumuzi1.9 kmMaboyoni2.6 kmKiwaa2.6 kmJamvini2.6 kmForaha2.6 kmShigiwana3.7 kmMtakata3.7 kmMisherefonkongwe3.7 kmKomboni3.7 kmMchangani4.1 kmManamancha4.1 kmMagome4.1 kmTondooni4.1 kmMabaoni4.1 kmMjananza4.1 kmKipange4.1 kmChangani4.1 kmMvumoni4.1 kmChundani4.1 kmWelene5.2 kmKendwa5.2 kmUwani5.5 kmUjinga5.5 kmMkanjuni5.5 kmUtaani5.8 kmSiwamoja5.8 kmNgambwa5.8 kmUtaani5.8 kmMjananza5.8 kmMisufini5.8 kmKulilia5.8 kmChanjani5.8 kmNyanjale5.9 kmLimbolimboni5.9 kmLimanda5.9 kmKiwaa5.9 kmMnonyge6.7 kmMjananza6.7 kmMbuzini6.7 kmMambosasa6.7 kmMagonini6.7 kmMgogoni6.7 kmKilimni6.7 kmManyaga6.7 kmNgoma Kazingwa7.4 kmMtemani7.4 kmMinazini7.4 kmMichakaini7.4 kmMchangani7.4 kmKiburunzi7.4 kmChake-Chake7.5 kmTurisanani7.6 kmTumbatu7.6 kmSitarani7.6 kmPondeani7.6 kmPagali7.6 kmMustarehe7.6 kmMtafika7.6 kmMikongweni7.6 kmKikongwe7.6 kmKigope7.6 kmBarawa7.6 kmUvumbi7.6 kmPwana7.6 kmMwembeduka7.6 kmKopole7.6 kmBoma7.6 kmMakaani7.6 kmNjuguni7.8 kmMitamani7.8 kmMajinoni7.8 kmLimani7.8 kmChanjani7.8 km
Places near Vumba
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vumba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vumba.
What is the hottest month in Vumba?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Vumba?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vumba?
April is the wettest month with about 406 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vumba?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.