When to go · Mtwara
Mtwara in October
Great month. Inside Mtwara's best window: Jun–Oct (dry, cooler, calmer sea).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Tanzania overall
- Prices
- High
- Tanzania overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Mtwara
Inside Mtwara's best window: Jun–Oct (dry, cooler, calmer sea).
Weather in October
- MtwaraHighs around 30 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Tanzania overall
- Medium
- Prices · Tanzania overall
- High
Tanzania overall: Herds start south; dry and dusty; mandatory mainland insurance applies from 1 Oct 2026.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen