Tanganyika weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like most weather services, we show Tanganyika at one spot: Kalemie, its largest city. At 8:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (77°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 12 PM (7.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 12 PM (7.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Mar, Nov–Jan
About Kalemie weather
Is it raining in Kalemie right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM, 12 PM (7.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kalemie this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–29° and lows of 20–22°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kalemie lately?
In the past 7 days, Kalemie had 3 rainy days and 18.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kalemie?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tanganyika weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tanganyika?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tanganyika is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in December to 31°C (87°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Tanganyika?
November is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Tanganyika?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Tanganyika have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kalemie), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tanganyika
Weather can differ a lot within Tanganyika: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalemie | May–Sep | Mar, Nov–Jan | 26–31°C | 1,145 mm |
| Kongolo | May–Jul | Mar, Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,169 mm |
| Manono | May–Jul | Mar, Nov–Jan | 28–35°C | 1,131 mm |
| Kabalo | May–Jul | Nov–Jan | 29–35°C | 1,084 mm |
| Baudhuinville | May–Sep | Nov–Mar | 26–30°C | 1,122 mm |
| Kalima | May–Jul | Mar, Nov–Jan | 26–33°C | 1,138 mm |
| Kituku | May–Sep | Nov–Apr | 22–27°C | 1,483 mm |
| Nyunzu | May–Jul | Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,103 mm |
| Pepa | May–Sep | Nov–Apr | 22–27°C | 1,483 mm |