Muheza weather in December
In December, Muheza sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 81 mm of rain across 16.3 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 32°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of December to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Muheza's 5th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Muheza's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- 16.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:12 AM – 6:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.07 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Muheza is town in Tanga Region, Tanzania.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 32°C by the end.
A typical December day in Muheza reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°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 34°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 2°C warmer than November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 23 |
| 2 | 31 | 23 |
| 3 | 31 | 23 |
| 4 | 31 | 23 |
| 5 | 31 | 23 |
| 6 | 31 | 23 |
| 7 | 31 | 23 |
| 8 | 31 | 23 |
| 9 | 31 | 23 |
| 10 | 31 | 23 |
| 11 | 31 | 23 |
| 12 | 31 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How December really feels in Muheza
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December 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 December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Muheza weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 4th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 24° | 48 | 9.6 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 33° / 24° | 47 | 8.5 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 32° / 24° | 113 | 19.9 | 12 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 29° / 23° | 188 | 25.6 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 28° / 21° | 182 | 20.9 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 27° / 20° | 55 | 14.1 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Jul | 27° / 19° | 47 | 14.6 | 11.7 | 5.9 |
| Aug | 27° / 19° | 54 | 15.9 | 11.8 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 28° / 19° | 52 | 15.2 | 12 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 104 | 17 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 96 | 19.2 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Dec | 32° / 23° | 81 | 16.3 | 12.3 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 29% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 37%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 64 | 36 |
| 3 | 64 | 36 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 63 | 37 |
| 8 | 63 | 37 |
| 9 | 63 | 37 |
| 10 | 63 | 37 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 63 | 37 |
| 14 | 63 | 37 |
| 15 | 62 | 38 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 62 | 38 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 62 | 38 |
| 22 | 62 | 38 |
| 23 | 62 | 38 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 63 | 37 |
| 29 | 63 | 37 |
| 30 | 63 | 37 |
| 31 | 63 | 37 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Muheza gets around 81 mm of rain over 16.3 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 52% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 60 |
| 3 | 60 |
| 4 | 60 |
| 5 | 60 |
| 6 | 60 |
| 7 | 60 |
| 8 | 59 |
| 9 | 59 |
| 10 | 58 |
| 11 | 58 |
| 12 | 57 |
| 13 | 57 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 55 |
| 16 | 55 |
| 17 | 54 |
| 18 | 52 |
| 19 | 51 |
| 20 | 50 |
| 21 | 49 |
| 22 | 48 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 40 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 38 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 87% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
| Oppressive (%) | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 2 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 3 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 4 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 5 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 6 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 7 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 8 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 9 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 10 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 11 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 12 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 13 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 14 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 15 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 16 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 17 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 18 | 8 | 88 | 4 |
| 19 | 9 | 87 | 4 |
| 20 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 21 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 22 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 23 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 24 | 12 | 85 | 3 |
| 25 | 13 | 84 | 3 |
| 26 | 14 | 83 | 3 |
| 27 | 15 | 82 | 3 |
| 28 | 16 | 81 | 3 |
| 29 | 17 | 81 | 2 |
| 30 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
| 31 | 18 | 80 | 2 |
Wind in December
Winds average 9 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of December to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:06 AM to 6:19 AM, and sunset from 6:23 PM to 6:37 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:23 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:23 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:24 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:24 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:25 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:25 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:26 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:09 | 6:27 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:28 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:10 | 6:28 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:11 | 6:29 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:29 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:12 | 6:30 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:30 |
| 18 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 19 | 12.3 | 6:13 | 6:31 |
| 20 | 12.3 | 6:14 | 6:32 |
| 21 | 12.3 | 6:14 | 6:32 |
| 22 | 12.3 | 6:15 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 12.3 | 6:15 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:34 |
| 25 | 12.3 | 6:16 | 6:34 |
| 26 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:35 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:17 | 6:35 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:18 | 6:36 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:18 | 6:36 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:36 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:37 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 6.07 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.22 kWh/m² to a high of 6.52 kWh/m² in February across the year — December's 6.07 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 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 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.0 | 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 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Muheza
In December, Muheza sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Muheza sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Muheza's rainy season runs March–May, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Muheza?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Muheza.
What to pack for Muheza in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Muheza sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Muheza in December
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 38 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) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 28 | 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 | Warm |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Muheza in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Muheza peaks around March 18 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 19 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 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| 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 | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Muheza in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Muheza is worst in January — around 20 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (October, 10 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) | 20 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 16 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 20 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 17 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 16 | Moderate |
Where is Muheza?
Muheza sits at 5.2°S, 38.8°E, 183 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Maramba, 23 km away.
Topography around Muheza
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Muheza.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Muheza has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 250 m around an average of 206 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,060 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,284 m.
The land around Muheza is covered by trees (70%) within 3 km, trees (77%) within 16 km, and trees (40%) and water (26%) 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 Muheza (-5.1667°, 38.7833°, elevation 183 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).