Ruvuma weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Ruvuma, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Ruvuma at one spot: Songea, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was clear and 21°C (70°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 15%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Songea weather
Is it raining in Songea right now?
No. It’s clear and 21° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Songea this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 19–19°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Songea lately?
In the past 7 days, Songea had 3 rainy days and 4.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Songea?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Ruvuma weather by month
When is the best time to visit Ruvuma?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Ruvuma is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Ruvuma?
January is the wettest month, with about 303 mm (11.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Ruvuma?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Does Ruvuma 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 for Songea), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Ruvuma
Weather can differ a lot within Ruvuma: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Songea | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–32°C | 1,284 mm |
| Mbinga | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 23–32°C | 1,106 mm |
| Tunduru | May–Oct | Dec–Apr | 27–35°C | 1,352 mm |
| Kigonsera | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 23–32°C | 1,106 mm |
| Maposeni | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–32°C | 1,284 mm |
| Matiri | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 26–34°C | 1,134 mm |
| Tingi | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 24–32°C | 1,147 mm |
| Mahanje | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 25–33°C | 1,237 mm |