Kagera weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kagera, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Kagera at one spot: Bukoba, its largest city. At 2:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM (10.9 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 87%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM (10.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
About Bukoba weather
Is it raining in Bukoba right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 AM, 8 AM (10.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Bukoba this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–25° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Bukoba lately?
In the past 7 days, Bukoba had 6 rainy days and 67.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bukoba?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Kagera weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kagera?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kagera is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (76°F) in November to 26°C (79°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Kagera?
April is the wettest month, with about 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Kagera?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F). November is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 21°C (71°F).
Does Kagera have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar–Apr, Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bukoba), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kagera
Weather can differ a lot within Kagera: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukoba | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–26°C | 1,324 mm |
| Kassambya | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 25–28°C | 1,184 mm |
| Biharamulo | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 26–29°C | 1,195 mm |
| Bugarama | Jun–Sep | Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec | 25–29°C | 1,248 mm |
| Mutukula | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 25–28°C | 1,184 mm |
| Kakunyu | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 25–28°C | 1,184 mm |
| Rulenge | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,195 mm |
| Nsunga | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr | 25–28°C | 1,184 mm |
| Nshamba | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,243 mm |
| Kabanga | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,195 mm |
| Katerero | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 24–26°C | 1,324 mm |
| Ngara | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–28°C | 1,195 mm |