Sea temperature and swimming season in Tanzania
When the sea is warm enough to swim in 15 coastal cities in Tanzania.
| City | Warmest | Coldest | Swimming season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam | 29.4°C Mar | 25.7°C Aug | all year |
| Zanzibar | 29.5°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Tanga | 29.3°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Mtwara | 29.6°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Lindi | 29.5°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Bagamoyo | 29.6°C Mar | 25.9°C Aug | all year |
| Chake Chake | 29.5°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Wete | 29.4°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Nungwi | 29.4°C Mar | 25.7°C Aug | all year |
| Mkoani | 29.5°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Kilindoni | 29.6°C Mar | 25.9°C Aug | all year |
| Kilwa Masoko | 29.6°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Micheweni | 29.5°C Mar | 25.6°C Aug | all year |
| Pangani | 29.4°C Mar | 25.8°C Aug | all year |
| Mahonda | 29.4°C Mar | 25.7°C Aug | all year |
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