Handeni weather in August
In August, Handeni sees average daytime highs of 25°C and overnight lows near 16°C, with 41 mm of rain across 11.6 wet days and about 11.8 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in August, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Handeni's 9th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Handeni's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 25°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 16°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
- 11.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 48 min
- 6:37 AM – 6:27 PM
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.5 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Handeni is town in Tanga Region, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 25°C through the month.
A typical August day in Handeni reaches about 25°C in the afternoon and slips back to 16°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C cooler than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 16 |
| 2 | 25 | 16 |
| 3 | 25 | 16 |
| 4 | 25 | 16 |
| 5 | 25 | 16 |
| 6 | 25 | 16 |
| 7 | 25 | 16 |
| 8 | 25 | 16 |
| 9 | 25 | 16 |
| 10 | 25 | 16 |
| 11 | 25 | 16 |
| 12 | 25 | 16 |
| 13 | 25 | 16 |
| 14 | 25 | 16 |
| 15 | 25 | 16 |
| 16 | 25 | 16 |
| 17 | 25 | 16 |
| 18 | 25 | 16 |
| 19 | 25 | 17 |
| 20 | 25 | 17 |
| 21 | 25 | 17 |
| 22 | 25 | 17 |
| 23 | 25 | 17 |
| 24 | 25 | 17 |
| 25 | 25 | 17 |
| 26 | 25 | 17 |
| 27 | 25 | 17 |
| 28 | 25 | 17 |
| 29 | 25 | 17 |
| 30 | 25 | 17 |
| 31 | 25 | 17 |
How August really feels in Handeni
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Handeni weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 10th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 119 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 110 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 29° / 21° | 160 | 22.2 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 27° / 20° | 189 | 26.5 | 11.9 | 3.9 |
| May | 26° / 19° | 123 | 19.1 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 25° / 17° | 36 | 10.3 | 11.7 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 25° / 16° | 29 | 8.7 | 11.7 | 6.9 |
| Aug | 25° / 16° | 41 | 11.6 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 17° | 38 | 10.7 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 18° | 81 | 14.7 | 12.1 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 20° | 107 | 19.5 | 12.2 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 141 | 20.7 | 12.3 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 30% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Cloudier (%) | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 34 | 66 |
| 3 | 34 | 66 |
| 4 | 33 | 67 |
| 5 | 33 | 67 |
| 6 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 33 | 67 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 35 | 65 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 38 | 62 |
| 16 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 39 | 61 |
| 18 | 39 | 61 |
| 19 | 39 | 61 |
| 20 | 40 | 60 |
| 21 | 40 | 60 |
| 22 | 40 | 60 |
| 23 | 40 | 60 |
| 24 | 40 | 60 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 41 | 59 |
| 28 | 41 | 59 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 41 | 59 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Handeni gets around 41 mm of rain over 11.6 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 37% and peaks near 39% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 34 |
| 2 | 35 |
| 3 | 36 |
| 4 | 36 |
| 5 | 37 |
| 6 | 38 |
| 7 | 38 |
| 8 | 38 |
| 9 | 38 |
| 10 | 38 |
| 11 | 38 |
| 12 | 37 |
| 13 | 37 |
| 14 | 37 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 36 |
| 18 | 36 |
| 19 | 35 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 36 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 36 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 37 |
| 28 | 38 |
| 29 | 38 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 39 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the humid band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 5% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Humid (%) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Muggy (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 23 | 71 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 22 | 71 | 6 |
| 3 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 21 | 72 | 6 |
| 5 | 1 | 20 | 73 | 6 |
| 6 | 1 | 19 | 74 | 6 |
| 7 | 1 | 19 | 75 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 | 18 | 76 | 5 |
| 9 | 1 | 17 | 77 | 5 |
| 10 | 1 | 17 | 77 | 5 |
| 11 | 1 | 16 | 78 | 5 |
| 12 | 1 | 16 | 78 | 5 |
| 13 | 1 | 16 | 78 | 5 |
| 14 | 1 | 15 | 80 | 4 |
| 15 | 1 | 15 | 80 | 4 |
| 16 | 1 | 15 | 80 | 4 |
| 17 | 1 | 15 | 80 | 4 |
| 18 | 1 | 15 | 80 | 4 |
| 19 | 1 | 14 | 81 | 4 |
| 20 | 1 | 14 | 81 | 4 |
| 21 | 1 | 14 | 80 | 5 |
| 22 | 1 | 14 | 80 | 5 |
| 23 | 1 | 13 | 81 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 13 | 82 | 5 |
| 25 | 0 | 12 | 83 | 5 |
| 26 | 0 | 12 | 83 | 5 |
| 27 | 0 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 28 | 0 | 11 | 84 | 5 |
| 29 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 6 |
| 30 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 6 |
| 31 | 0 | 10 | 84 | 6 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of August to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:41 AM to 6:31 AM, and sunset from 6:27 PM to 6:25 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:41 | 6:27 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:40 | 6:27 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:39 | 6:27 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:27 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:27 |
| 15 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:27 |
| 16 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:27 |
| 17 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:27 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:35 | 6:26 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:26 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:26 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:26 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:25 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:25 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:25 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:25 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:25 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 4.5 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.14 kWh/m² to a high of 6.32 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 4.5 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.7 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Handeni?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit Handeni for sightseeing.
What to pack for Handeni in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Handeni sees daytime highs around 25°C and nights near 16°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 12 days see rain.
UV index in Handeni in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Handeni peaks around March 16 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 17 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) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Handeni in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Handeni is worst in February — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 1.8× the cleanest month (November, 9 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) | 17 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 13 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | Moderate |
| Feb | 17 | Moderate |
| Mar | 13 | Moderate |
| Apr | 10 | Good |
| May | 11 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Handeni?
Handeni sits at 5.4°S, 38.0°E, 642 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Chanika, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Handeni
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Handeni.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Handeni has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 174 m around an average of 678 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 522 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,245 m.
The land around Handeni is covered by cropland (29%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, cropland (31%), grassland (27%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and trees (46%) and shrubs (29%) 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 Handeni (-5.4333°, 38.0167°, elevation 642 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. 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).