Songwa weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 22°C (72°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.4 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Songwa sits 1147 m (3,763 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 Songwa, Shinyanga, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 97%
- Chance of rain
- 20%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.4 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan
About Songwa weather
Is it raining in Songwa right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 AM (3.4 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Songwa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 19–20°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Songwa lately?
In the past 7 days, Songwa had 3 rainy days and 24.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Songwa?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Songwa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Songwa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Songwa is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in September.
What is the rainiest month in Songwa?
December is the wettest month, with about 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Songwa?
September is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 19°C (66°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F).
Does Songwa 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months