SeasonMapNungwi weather in February
Tanzania
February in Nungwi: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Nungwi · #237 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nungwi climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 53 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nungwi in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Kaskazi, the calm season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nungwi's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherNungwi's best weather comes in February, August and September — separate windows, not one continuous season.
February includes Turtle release day.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Nungwi in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Turtle release day
1–28 Feb · usuallyTurtle nestingThe Mnarani conservation pond by the lighthouse holds its annual release each February, returning rehabilitated turtles to the sea after a year of visitors paying to see them in the tidal pools. Source ↗
- Holiday
Ramadan
17 Feb – 19 MarClosuresNungwi's fishing village keeps the fast, with daytime kitchens shut there even as the beach hotels serve guests as normal. Source ↗
- Season
Kaskazi, the calm season
1 Dec – 28 Feb · usuallyMonsoonCrowdedThe northeast monsoon brings hot, still weather and the flattest water of the year off the point, the easiest conditions for the dive centres and the busiest stretch on the beach.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nungwi — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nungwi?
Nungwi in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Nungwi?
- February in Nungwi: warm, a little rain, with muggy air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Nungwi on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Nungwi in February?
- In February, Nungwi averages a daily high of 28.9°C and a low of 26.8°C, with about 30.5 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nungwi in February?
- Nungwi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 53 in February.
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Similar destinations in East Africa — February
Within 300 km: Zanzibar's Sauti za Busara on 5–8 Feb, and Mombasa's Whale sharks off the coast around 1 Dec – 31 Mar.