Kigoma weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Kigoma sits 770 m (2,526 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kigoma, Kigoma, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 22%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan
About Kigoma weather
Is it raining in Kigoma right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Light rain for 11 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 3.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kigoma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–28° and lows of 21–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kigoma lately?
In the past 7 days, Kigoma had 4 rainy days and 48.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kigoma?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kigoma weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kigoma?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kigoma is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (78°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Kigoma?
November is the wettest month, with about 209 mm (8.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Kigoma?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F).
Does Kigoma 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months