Mwanza weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Mwanza sits 1141 m (3,744 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 Mwanza, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 9%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec
About Mwanza weather
Is it raining in Mwanza right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mwanza this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Mwanza lately?
In the past 7 days, Mwanza had 5 rainy days and 38.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mwanza?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mwanza weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mwanza?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mwanza 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 26°C (79°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in August.
What is the rainiest month in Mwanza?
November is the wettest month, with about 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 12 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Mwanza?
August 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 26°C (79°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F).
Does Mwanza have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Sep is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Mwanza weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months