Sumbawanga
Decide whether to visit or live in Sumbawanga, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Sumbawanga?
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sumbawanga month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sumbawanga are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 23–23°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), July the coldest (average low 11°C), and January the wettest (about 193 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.9 | 14.7 | 193 | 8.5 |
| February | 22.5 | 14.9 | 142 | 9.4 |
| March | 22.7 | 14.9 | 160 | 9.8 |
| April | 22.5 | 14.7 | 109 | 10.6 |
| May | 23.0 | 13.2 | 19 | 11.2 |
| June | 23.3 | 11.5 | 1 | 11.4 |
| July | 23.3 | 11.1 | 1 | 11.4 |
| August | 24.7 | 12.6 | 1 | 11.5 |
| September | 26.1 | 14.3 | 2 | 11.6 |
| October | 26.3 | 15.8 | 23 | 11.3 |
| November | 25.0 | 15.6 | 80 | 10.8 |
| December | 22.7 | 14.9 | 188 | 9.5 |
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People and places shaping Sumbawanga
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Sumbawanga
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- Long Way Down motorcycle adventure
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman passed through Sumbawanga in July 2007 as part of their 15,000‑mile north‑to‑south journey.
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01 · OverviewSumbawanga, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sumbawanga took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sumbawanga
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sumbawanga
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sumbawanga
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sumbawanga
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sumbawanga
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sumbawanga
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sumbawanga
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sumbawanga located and what are its coordinates?
Sumbawanga is situated in Tanzania at geographic coordinates -7.9667, 31.6167 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sumbawanga?
Sumbawanga has a recorded population of approximately 303,986 and observes the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (TZS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sumbawanga?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sumbawanga include sw-TZ, en, ar, and the circulating currency is TZS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sumbawanga?
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