The climate around Morogoro is warm and humid most of the year. November through February is very hot, with temperatures occasionally exceeding 40°C (104°F). June through August is the cooler months and you might need a light sweater. Evenings this time of year are cool and pleasant, but not cool enough to deter mosquitoes. The small rain season is from mid October to December and the longer rains are from March to May. It is advisable for both children and adults to bring lightweight, practical, colored clothing because Morogoro soil is reddish and easily stains.