Mwanza, Tanzania Weather

Mwanza,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
20°C
68.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 877 hPa

Feel like: 22 °C

Temperature: 20°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 89%

Wind: S - 9 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
19°C / 28°C
Drizzle
Fri
14 Nov
20°C / 29°C
Drizzle
Sat
15 Nov
21°C / 29°C
Drizzle
Sun
16 Nov
19°C / 29°C
Drizzle
Mon
17 Nov
20°C / 29°C
Drizzle
Hourly forecast today:
04:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Overcast
89% 26 km/h
05:00 AM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Overcast
87% 23 km/h
06:00 AM
18° / 21°
18° / 21°
Overcast
84% 21 km/h
07:00 AM
18° / 22°
18° / 22°
Overcast
81% 23 km/h
08:00 AM
18° / 22°
18° / 22°
Overcast
76% 28 km/h
09:00 AM
18° / 23°
18° / 23°
Overcast
73% 31 km/h
10:00 AM
18° / 23°
18° / 23°
Overcast
71% 32 km/h
11:00 AM
18° / 24°
18° / 24°
Overcast
69% 31 km/h
12:00 PM
18° / 24°
18° / 24°
Overcast
67% 28 km/h
13:00 PM
17° / 24°
17° / 24°
Overcast
65% 22 km/h
14:00 PM
17° / 25°
17° / 25°
Overcast
63% 15 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.07°C
  • Average low 19.73°C
  • Hottest day 30°C (20 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 68.2%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 63 mm (29 October 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 25°C
  • Min: 20°C
  • Total Precipitation: 5 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Mwanza over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Mwanza in the coming days

Rainfall in Mwanza in the coming days

Mwanza Climate Summary

Mwanza features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 23.34ºC (74.01ºF), which is about -0.88% lower than the national average for Tanzania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 225.82 millimeters (8.89 inches) of rainfall, spread across 232.46 rainy days, accounting for 63.69% of the year.

Longitude -2.5164305
Latitude 32.9174517
Yearly high temperature 26.6ºC (79.88ºF)
Yearly low temperature 19.12ºC (66.42ºF)
Hottest month March 26.74ºC (80.13ºF)
Coldest month February 19.19ºC (66.54ºF)
Yearly precip 225.82mm (8.89in)
Days with rainfall 232.46 days (63.69%)
Driest month July (56.0%)
Wettest month April (79.55%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 26.01° / 18.71° 20.55 days
February 27.22° / 19.19° 20.36 days
March 26.74° / 19.07° 26.09 days
April 25.79° / 18.88° 27.36 days
May 26.13° / 18.51° 20.64 days
June 26.95° / 18.42° 9.09 days
July 27.52° / 18.71° 3.91 days
August 27.65° / 19.6° 10.0 days
September 27.22° / 20.03° 17.64 days
October 26.84° / 20.05° 23.73 days
November 25.83° / 19.4° 27.91 days
December 25.34° / 18.85° 25.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Mwanza?

March has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 26.74ºC) and February are the coolest (daily mean of 19.19ºC).

2. What should I wear in Mwanza today?

For today's very hot weather in Mwanza, with the high temperatures above 28ºC (82.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Lightweight t-shirt or tank top
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Breathable shorts or skirts

Temperature

Early
18°C / 20°C
Morning
18°C / 23°C
Afternoon
17°C / 25°C
Evening
18°C / 21°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

03:26
15:39