Shinyanga weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Shinyanga, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Shinyanga at one spot: Kahama, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was showers and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 8 AM, 7 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (10.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 14%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 8 AM, 7 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (10.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–AugOff season Nov–Apr
About Kahama weather
Is it raining in Kahama right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 AM, 8 AM, 7 PM, 9 PM, 10 PM (10.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kahama this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° and lows of 17–19°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kahama lately?
In the past 7 days, Kahama had 4 rainy days and 34.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kahama?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Shinyanga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Shinyanga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Shinyanga is May–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Shinyanga?
December is the wettest month, with about 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Shinyanga?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 19°C (65°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Shinyanga have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Dec 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 Kahama), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Shinyanga
Weather can differ a lot within Shinyanga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kahama | May–Aug | Nov–Dec | 27–33°C | 1,002 mm |
| Shinyanga | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 1,030 mm |
| Old Shinyanga | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 1,030 mm |
| Songwa | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 953 mm |
| Mwadui | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 953 mm |
| Tinde | May–Aug | Nov–Dec | 27–33°C | 966 mm |
| Mhango | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 1,030 mm |
| Isaka | May–Aug | Nov–Dec | 27–33°C | 966 mm |
| Kishapu | Jun–Aug | Nov–Dec | 28–33°C | 953 mm |