Songwe weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Songwe, Tanzania. Like most weather services, we show Songwe at one spot: Tunduma, its largest city. At 4:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Dec–Mar
About Tunduma weather
Is it raining in Tunduma right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 6 PM (5.0 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Tunduma this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 26–28° and lows of 16–17°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Tunduma lately?
In the past 7 days, Tunduma had 2 rainy days and 11.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Tunduma?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Songwe weather by month
When is the best time to visit Songwe?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Songwe is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 32°C (90°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Songwe?
December is the wettest month, with about 272 mm (10.7 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 3 mm (0.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Songwe?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Songwe 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 Tunduma), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Songwe
Weather can differ a lot within Songwe: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.