Mbeya weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was mostly clear and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Mbeya sits 1694 m (5,558 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 Mbeya, Mbeya, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 26%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.6 mm total)
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 mostly clear and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM (4.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mbeya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–28° and lows of 14–17°. 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months