Tabora weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tabora, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Tabora at one spot: Tabora, its largest city. At 2:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (66°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 PM (4.9 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 85%
- Chance of rain
- 77%
- Rain
- 1.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 PM (4.9 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Jan
About Tabora weather
Is it raining in Tabora right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 2 AM, 5 PM (4.9 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Tabora this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 18–19°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Tabora lately?
In the past 7 days, Tabora had 3 rainy days and 7.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tabora?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Tabora weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tabora?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Tabora is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in January to 33°C (91°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Tabora?
December is the wettest month, with about 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Tabora?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F).
Does Tabora have a rainy season?
Yes. Nov–Jan 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 Tabora), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tabora
Weather can differ a lot within Tabora: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tabora | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 27–33°C | 1,053 mm |
| Nzega | May–Sep | Nov–Dec | 27–33°C | 966 mm |
| Igunga | May–Aug | Dec–Jan | 28–34°C | 888 mm |
| Tumbi | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,040 mm |
| Urambo | May–Aug | Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,008 mm |
| Mambali | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 27–33°C | 985 mm |
| Sikonge | May–Sep | Mar, Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,085 mm |
| Mabama | May–Sep | Nov–Jan | 27–34°C | 1,040 mm |