Sumbawanga weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (63°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 5 PM (6.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Sumbawanga sits 1824 m (5,985 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 Sumbawanga, Rukwa, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 5%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 5 PM (6.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Sumbawanga weather
Is it raining in Sumbawanga right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 PM, 5 PM (6.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Sumbawanga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Sumbawanga lately?
In the past 7 days, Sumbawanga had 2 rainy days and 8.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sumbawanga?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Sumbawanga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sumbawanga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sumbawanga is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 29°C (83°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Sumbawanga?
December is the wettest month, with about 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Sumbawanga?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (83°F) and lows of 19°C (67°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F).
Does Sumbawanga have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–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