What Is the Climate of Lake Victoria?

Lake Victoria has a tropical climate. Average temperatures range from 22°C to 26°C (72–79°F) year-round. The warmest months (January–March) can reach 30°C (86°F); the coolest (June–August) drop to around 18°C (64°F). Annual rainfall averages ~1,500 mm, peaking March–May (up to 300 mm/month) and lowest January–February (~50 mm/month). This climate supports intensive agriculture (bananas, maize, cassava, rice) in the basin.