Shinyanga, Tanzania Weather

Shinyanga,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
20°C
68.0°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Rain Showers

Pressure: 892 hPa

Feel like: 22 °C

Temperature: 20°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 90%

Wind: SSE - 7 km/h

Visibility: 18.72 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
22°C / 31°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Nov
22°C / 30°C
Drizzle
Sat
15 Nov
21°C / 31°C
Drizzle
Sun
16 Nov
22°C / 31°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
22°C / 32°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Slight Rain Showers
90% 18 km/h
06:00 AM
18° / 20°
18° / 20°
Slight Rain Showers
87% 17 km/h
07:00 AM
18° / 22°
18° / 22°
Overcast
82% 18 km/h
08:00 AM
18° / 23°
18° / 23°
Overcast
75% 19 km/h
09:00 AM
18° / 24°
18° / 24°
Overcast
69% 20 km/h
10:00 AM
18° / 25°
18° / 25°
Overcast
65% 19 km/h
11:00 AM
18° / 26°
18° / 26°
Overcast
61% 18 km/h
12:00 PM
17° / 26°
17° / 26°
Overcast
59% 15 km/h
13:00 PM
17° / 26°
17° / 26°
Overcast
57% 12 km/h
14:00 PM
17° / 26°
17° / 26°
Overcast
56% 9 km/h
15:00 PM
17° / 26°
17° / 26°
Overcast
57% 6 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 29.23°C
  • Average low 19.67°C
  • Hottest day 33°C (02 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 54.7%
  • Days with precipitation 25 days
  • Highest precipitation 57 mm (10 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 26°C
  • Min: 19°C
  • Total Precipitation: 5 mm

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

Temperature and possibility of rain in Shinyanga in the coming days

Rainfall in Shinyanga in the coming days

Shinyanga Climate Summary

Shinyanga 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 -3.6809961
Latitude 33.4271403
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 Shinyanga?

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 Shinyanga today?

For today's very hot weather in Shinyanga, with the high temperatures above 29ºC (84.2ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers

Temperature

Early
18°C / 19°C
Morning
18°C / 24°C
Afternoon
17°C / 26°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

03:22
15:39