Katavi weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Katavi, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Katavi at one spot: Mpanda, its largest city. At 3:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (69°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 96%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Mpanda weather
Is it raining in Mpanda right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM (2.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mpanda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–31° and lows of 18–20°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Mpanda lately?
In the past 7 days, Mpanda had 2 rainy days and 5.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mpanda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Katavi weather by month
When is the best time to visit Katavi?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Katavi is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (80°F) in January to 34°C (93°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Katavi?
December is the wettest month, with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Katavi?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 20°C (68°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (80°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Katavi have a rainy season?
Yes. Mar, Nov–Jan is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while May–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mpanda), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Katavi
Weather can differ a lot within Katavi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.