Tarakea weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 15°C (59°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (5.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Tarakea sits 1650 m (5,414 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 Tarakea, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 94%
- Chance of rain
- 18%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (5.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Apr–May, Nov–Dec
About Tarakea weather
Is it raining in Tarakea right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 15° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM (5.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Tarakea this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 22–24° and lows of 13–16°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Tarakea lately?
In the past 7 days, Tarakea had 4 rainy days and 39.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tarakea?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Tarakea weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tarakea?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tarakea is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–May, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in July to 25°C (76°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Tarakea?
April is the wettest month, with about 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Tarakea?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (76°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Tarakea have a rainy season?
Yes. Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–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