Katumba weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Katumba sits 1394 m (4,574 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 Katumba, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 83%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Katumba weather
Is it raining in Katumba right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Katumba this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–27° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Katumba lately?
In the past 7 days, Katumba had 2 rainy days and 7.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Katumba?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Katumba weather by month
When is the best time to visit Katumba?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Katumba is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Katumba?
December is the wettest month, with about 327 mm (12.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Katumba?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Katumba have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Mar 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months