Mwanza weather in July
In July, Mwanza sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 12 mm of rain across 2.7 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 54 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Mwanza's 1st-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mwanza's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 12 mm
- 2.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:58 AM – 6:50 PM
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 14 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.15 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.0
- out of 10
Mwanza is Lakeside City.
- Founded
- 1892
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical July day in Mwanza reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 27°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 20 |
| 2 | 26 | 20 |
| 3 | 26 | 20 |
| 4 | 26 | 20 |
| 5 | 26 | 20 |
| 6 | 26 | 20 |
| 7 | 26 | 20 |
| 8 | 26 | 20 |
| 9 | 26 | 20 |
| 10 | 26 | 20 |
| 11 | 26 | 20 |
| 12 | 26 | 20 |
| 13 | 26 | 20 |
| 14 | 26 | 20 |
| 15 | 26 | 20 |
| 16 | 26 | 20 |
| 17 | 26 | 20 |
| 18 | 26 | 20 |
| 19 | 26 | 20 |
| 20 | 26 | 20 |
| 21 | 26 | 20 |
| 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 23 | 26 | 20 |
| 24 | 26 | 20 |
| 25 | 26 | 20 |
| 26 | 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 26 | 20 |
| 28 | 26 | 20 |
| 29 | 26 | 20 |
| 30 | 26 | 20 |
| 31 | 26 | 20 |
Mwanza weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 6th-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 21° | 160 | 22.3 | 12.1 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 26° / 22° | 113 | 15.6 | 12.1 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 22° | 181 | 19.3 | 12 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 26° / 21° | 196 | 20 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| May | 26° / 21° | 88 | 12.7 | 11.9 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 21° | 33 | 6.2 | 11.9 | 7.3 |
| Jul | 26° / 20° | 12 | 2.7 | 11.9 | 8.0 |
| Aug | 26° / 21° | 53 | 8.4 | 11.9 | 7.2 |
| Sep | 26° / 21° | 104 | 15.4 | 12 | 5.9 |
| Oct | 25° / 21° | 211 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 25° / 21° | 266 | 26 | 12.1 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 25° / 21° | 224 | 25.7 | 12.1 | 4.5 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 48% of the time in July, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 36%.
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| Clearer (%) | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59 | 41 |
| 2 | 60 | 40 |
| 3 | 60 | 40 |
| 4 | 61 | 39 |
| 5 | 63 | 37 |
| 6 | 63 | 37 |
| 7 | 64 | 36 |
| 8 | 65 | 35 |
| 9 | 65 | 35 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 67 | 33 |
| 12 | 67 | 33 |
| 13 | 67 | 33 |
| 14 | 68 | 32 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 68 | 32 |
| 17 | 67 | 33 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 66 | 34 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 65 | 35 |
| 23 | 64 | 36 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 63 | 37 |
| 27 | 62 | 38 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Mwanza gets around 12 mm of rain over 2.7 wet days in July, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 9% and peaks near 15% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 9 | 6 |
| 10 | 6 |
| 11 | 6 |
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| 15 | 6 |
| 16 | 7 |
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| 18 | 8 |
| 19 | 8 |
| 20 | 9 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 10 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 12 |
| 27 | 13 |
| 28 | 13 |
| 29 | 14 |
| 30 | 14 |
| 31 | 15 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 44% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 |
| Comfortable (%) | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 42 |
| Humid (%) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 47 | 15 | 3 |
| 2 | 37 | 45 | 14 | 3 |
| 3 | 39 | 44 | 14 | 3 |
| 4 | 41 | 43 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | 43 | 42 | 13 | 2 |
| 6 | 45 | 41 | 13 | 2 |
| 7 | 46 | 40 | 12 | 2 |
| 8 | 47 | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| 9 | 48 | 39 | 12 | 1 |
| 10 | 49 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| 11 | 50 | 38 | 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 50 | 38 | 11 | 1 |
| 13 | 50 | 38 | 11 | 1 |
| 14 | 50 | 38 | 11 | 1 |
| 15 | 49 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| 16 | 49 | 38 | 12 | 1 |
| 17 | 48 | 38 | 12 | 2 |
| 18 | 47 | 38 | 13 | 2 |
| 19 | 47 | 38 | 13 | 2 |
| 20 | 46 | 38 | 14 | 2 |
| 21 | 45 | 38 | 15 | 3 |
| 22 | 44 | 38 | 15 | 3 |
| 23 | 43 | 38 | 15 | 3 |
| 24 | 42 | 39 | 16 | 3 |
| 25 | 41 | 39 | 16 | 4 |
| 26 | 40 | 39 | 16 | 4 |
| 27 | 39 | 40 | 17 | 4 |
| 28 | 38 | 40 | 17 | 4 |
| 29 | 38 | 41 | 17 | 5 |
| 30 | 37 | 42 | 17 | 5 |
| 31 | 36 | 42 | 17 | 5 |
Wind in July
Winds average 14 km/h in July, the windiest month of the year.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 14 km/h on the calmest days to 15 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | light breeze |
| 2 | 14 | light breeze |
| 3 | 14 | light breeze |
| 4 | 14 | light breeze |
| 5 | 14 | light breeze |
| 6 | 14 | light breeze |
| 7 | 14 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 15 | light breeze |
| 10 | 15 | light breeze |
| 11 | 15 | light breeze |
| 12 | 15 | light breeze |
| 13 | 15 | light breeze |
| 14 | 14 | light breeze |
| 15 | 14 | light breeze |
| 16 | 14 | light breeze |
| 17 | 14 | light breeze |
| 18 | 14 | light breeze |
| 19 | 14 | light breeze |
| 20 | 14 | light breeze |
| 21 | 14 | light breeze |
| 22 | 14 | light breeze |
| 23 | 14 | light breeze |
| 24 | 14 | light breeze |
| 25 | 14 | light breeze |
| 26 | 14 | light breeze |
| 27 | 14 | light breeze |
| 28 | 14 | light breeze |
| 29 | 14 | light breeze |
| 30 | 14 | light breeze |
| 31 | 14 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 11 h 54 min at the start of July to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 6:56 AM to 6:58 AM, and sunset from 6:47 PM to 6:51 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:47 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:48 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:56 | 6:48 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:48 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:48 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:48 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:49 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:49 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:49 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:57 | 6:49 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:49 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:49 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:50 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
| 31 | 11.9 | 6:58 | 6:51 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.15 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.63 kWh/m² to a high of 6.57 kWh/m² in February across the year — July's 6.15 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | 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 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Mwanza
None of Mwanza's seasonal hazards are active in July. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Mwanza's rainy season runs March–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Mwanza?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is one of the better times to visit Mwanza for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mwanza in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Mwanza sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 20°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes.
UV index in Mwanza in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July 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 Mwanza peaks around March 16 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 18 at about 10 (extreme).
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 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Mwanza in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mwanza is worst in January — around 18 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (November, 8 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) | 18 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Moderate |
| Feb | 16 | Moderate |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 9 | Good |
| May | 10 | Good |
| Jun | 14 | Moderate |
| Jul | 16 | Moderate |
| Aug | 15 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Mwanza?
Mwanza sits at 2.5°S, 32.9°E, 1,144 m above sea level, in Tanzania. The nearest listed city is Kisesa, 15 km away.
Topography around Mwanza
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Mwanza.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Mwanza has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 184 m around an average of 1,180 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 211 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 502 m.
The land around Mwanza is covered by artificial surfaces (44%) and water (31%) within 3 km, water (37%) and cropland (24%) within 16 km, and cropland (43%) and water (40%) 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 Mwanza (-2.5167°, 32.9°, elevation 1,144 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).