Mbeya weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Mbeya, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Mbeya at one spot: Mbeya, its largest city. At 4:30 AM local time it was fog and 15°C (59°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Mbeya weather
Is it raining in Mbeya right now?
No. It’s fog and 15° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 2.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Mbeya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 15–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mbeya lately?
In the past 7 days, Mbeya had 3 rainy days and 22.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mbeya?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Mbeya weather by month
When is the best time to visit Mbeya?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Mbeya is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 20°C (68°F) in July to 26°C (79°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Mbeya?
December is the wettest month, with about 327 mm (12.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Mbeya?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F).
Does Mbeya 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 Mbeya), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Mbeya
Weather can differ a lot within Mbeya: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbeya | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |
| Katumba | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |
| Utengule | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 23–30°C | 1,203 mm |
| Tukuyu | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |
| Kyela | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 22–32°C | 1,305 mm |
| Rujewa | May–Sep | Dec–Mar | 27–34°C | 1,018 mm |
| Matundasi | May–Sep | Dec–Mar | 26–33°C | 1,083 mm |
| Igurusi | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |
| Chimala | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |
| Makongolosi | May–Sep | Dec–Mar | 26–33°C | 1,083 mm |
| Urunda | May–Sep | Dec–Mar | 27–34°C | 1,018 mm |
| Kiwira | May–Oct | Dec–Mar | 20–26°C | 1,519 mm |