Somanda weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 21°C (69°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug. Somanda sits 1207 m (3,960 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 Somanda, Simiyu, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 95%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Jan
About Somanda weather
Is it raining in Somanda right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 21° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Somanda this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 18–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Somanda lately?
In the past 7 days, Somanda had 3 rainy days and 27.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Somanda?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Somanda weather by month
When is the best time to visit Somanda?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Somanda 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 Somanda?
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 Somanda?
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 Somanda 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