Bungu weather in October
In October, Bungu sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 39 mm of rain across 9.3 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in October, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Bungu's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bungu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- 9.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:04 AM – 6:14 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical October day in Bungu reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs about 1°C warmer than September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
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| 1 | 30 | 21 |
| 2 | 30 | 21 |
| 3 | 30 | 21 |
| 4 | 30 | 21 |
| 5 | 30 | 22 |
| 6 | 30 | 22 |
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| 30 | 31 | 22 |
| 31 | 31 | 22 |
How October really feels in Bungu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Bungu weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 6th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 24° | 108 | 16.7 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 32° / 24° | 97 | 13.7 | 12.3 | 3.4 |
| Mar | 31° / 24° | 163 | 24.6 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| Apr | 29° / 23° | 176 | 24.4 | 11.8 | 3.4 |
| May | 29° / 22° | 83 | 13.9 | 11.7 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 17 | 4.6 | 11.6 | 6.3 |
| Jul | 29° / 20° | 8 | 2.2 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 20° | 14 | 4.1 | 11.7 | 6.3 |
| Sep | 30° / 21° | 16 | 5 | 12 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 31° / 22° | 39 | 9.3 | 12.2 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 31° / 23° | 73 | 16.2 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 32° / 24° | 118 | 20.8 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 |
| Cloudier (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 87 | 13 |
| 2 | 86 | 14 |
| 3 | 86 | 14 |
| 4 | 85 | 15 |
| 5 | 85 | 15 |
| 6 | 83 | 17 |
| 7 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 83 | 17 |
| 9 | 83 | 17 |
| 10 | 83 | 17 |
| 11 | 82 | 18 |
| 12 | 82 | 18 |
| 13 | 81 | 19 |
| 14 | 81 | 19 |
| 15 | 81 | 19 |
| 16 | 81 | 19 |
| 17 | 81 | 19 |
| 18 | 81 | 19 |
| 19 | 81 | 19 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 80 | 20 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 78 | 22 |
| 26 | 78 | 22 |
| 27 | 78 | 22 |
| 28 | 77 | 23 |
| 29 | 76 | 24 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
| 31 | 74 | 26 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Bungu gets around 39 mm of rain over 9.3 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 30% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
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| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 24 |
| 3 | 24 |
| 4 | 25 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 |
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| 8 | 26 |
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| 12 | 28 |
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| 20 | 31 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 33 |
| 23 | 33 |
| 24 | 34 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 35 |
| 27 | 36 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 39 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the muggy band about 57% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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| Humid (%) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 76 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 |
| Oppressive (%) | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 63 | 65 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 76 | 22 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 76 | 23 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 74 | 25 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 73 | 26 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 72 | 27 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 71 | 28 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 69 | 30 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 68 | 31 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 67 | 32 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 66 | 33 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 65 | 34 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 63 | 36 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 62 | 37 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 61 | 38 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 60 | 39 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 59 | 40 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 58 | 41 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 56 | 43 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 55 | 44 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 53 | 46 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 52 | 47 | 0 |
| 22 | 1 | 50 | 49 | 0 |
| 23 | 1 | 48 | 50 | 1 |
| 24 | 1 | 46 | 52 | 1 |
| 25 | 1 | 44 | 54 | 1 |
| 26 | 1 | 42 | 56 | 1 |
| 27 | 1 | 41 | 57 | 1 |
| 28 | 1 | 39 | 59 | 1 |
| 29 | 1 | 37 | 61 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 36 | 63 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 34 | 65 | 1 |
Wind in October
Winds average 11 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
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| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of October to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 5:59 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:15 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:14 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:14 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:14 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:14 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:14 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 6:06 | 6:14 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 6:05 | 6:14 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:14 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:14 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:14 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:14 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:02 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:01 | 6:14 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:15 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:15 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 6.07 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.55 kWh/m² to a high of 6.07 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 6.07 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bungu
None of Bungu's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bungu sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Bungu's rainy season runs December–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Bungu?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Bungu for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bungu in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Bungu sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bungu in October
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 35 km away) is warmest in March at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Bungu in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bungu peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 10 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Bungu in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bungu is worst in January — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 11 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 19 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | Moderate |
| Feb | 18 | Moderate |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 15 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 14 | Moderate |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 15 | Moderate |
Where is Bungu?
Bungu sits at 7.6°S, 39.1°E, 163 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Kibiti, 17 km away.
Topography around Bungu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bungu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bungu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 134 m around an average of 148 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 257 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 652 m.
The land around Bungu is covered by trees (52%) and grassland (38%) within 3 km, trees (48%) and grassland (46%) within 16 km, and trees (42%), grassland (27%) and water (23%) within 80 km.
Tanzania travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,319
- 2025
- Happiness
- 3.9 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 31%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.7
- per 100k, 2020
- Road deaths
- 31.1
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 479
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bungu (-7.6337°, 39.0582°, elevation 163 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).