Mara weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mara, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Mara at one spot: Bunda, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 19°C (66°F). Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 42%
- Chance of rain
- 12%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec
About Bunda weather
Is it raining in Bunda right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 19° right now. Light rain for 4 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Bunda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Bunda lately?
In the past 7 days, Bunda had 5 rainy days and 44.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Bunda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mara weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mara?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mara is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Mara?
November is the wettest month, with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Mara?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 20°C (67°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F).
Does Mara have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 146 mm (5.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Bunda), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Mara
Weather can differ a lot within Mara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunda | Jun–Aug | None | 27–30°C | 998 mm |
| Musoma | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 26–28°C | 1,178 mm |
| Tarime | Jun–Sep | None | 27–31°C | 1,087 mm |
| Nansio | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–27°C | 1,207 mm |
| Mugumu | Jun–Sep | Apr | 25–29°C | 1,003 mm |
| Sirari | Jun–Sep | None | 27–31°C | 1,087 mm |
| Muriti | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–27°C | 1,207 mm |
| Matongo | Jun–Sep | None | 27–31°C | 1,087 mm |
| Shirati | Jun–Aug | Mar–Apr, Nov | 25–27°C | 1,307 mm |
| Kibara | Jun–Aug | None | 27–30°C | 998 mm |
| Nyamuswa | Jun–Aug | None | 27–30°C | 998 mm |
| Butiama | Jun–Aug | None | 27–30°C | 998 mm |