Weather in Mwanza, Tanzania 🇹🇿
Live weather in Mwanza, currently 29°C with cloudy. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Mwanza is in Tanzania — see weather across all major cities in Tanzania, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
29.1°C
feels like 26.3°C
Cloudy
Current Weather in Mwanza, Tanzania Updated at 3:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 36% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 18.4 kph (290°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1008.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 78% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 3.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 06:44 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:49 PM |
What is the weather like in Mwanza right now?
Right now Mwanza bakes at 29°C under cloud. A mix of sun and cloud is drifting across the sky. It feels slightly cooler than it reads, nearer 26°C. A steady breeze is blowing at 18 kph from the west.
Breathe easy: air quality reads good, EPA index 1. A gentle UV of 3 means minimal burn risk. Daylight runs from 06:44 AM to 06:49 PM today — about 12h 5m.
There's only a small 8% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. Dry conditions look set to hold through today and tonight. That's running about 4°C above the usual September average for Mwanza.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 31°C and lows near 20°C. Notably, today's high is closing in on Mwanza's record for the date of 31°C.
Ideal conditions in Mwanza today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Mwanza, Tanzania 🇹🇿
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Air Quality Index in Mwanza, Tanzania 🇹🇿 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 137.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 100.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 0.7 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 0.4 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 11.9 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 13.6 µg/m³ |
About Mwanza
Mwanza, Tanzania’s second-largest city, sprawls along the southern shore of Lake Victoria, its rocky hills and granite outcrops giving it a rugged, sun-baked character. Known as the “Rock City” for its boulder-strewn landscape, the city pulses with the energy of a major port and transport hub, where ferries glide across the lake’s vast, freshwater expanse. The iconic Bismarck Rock, a precariously balanced stone formation, juts out of the water, while further inland, the streets hum with markets, dala dala minibuses, and lakeside fish sellers. Mwanza serves as a gateway to the Serengeti and other northern safari circuits, blending urban bustle with the raw beauty of East Africa’s great inland sea.
Under the Köppen Aw tropical savanna classification, Mwanza experiences distinct wet and dry seasons rather than extreme temperature swings. Summer, from December to February, brings heat and humidity, with highs around 28°C and regular afternoon downpours. Winter, June to August, is drier and cooler, with lows dipping to 18°C and clear skies. The long rains peak from March to May, saturating the city with heavy, often torrential showers, while humidity hovers near 80% year-round but drops slightly in the dry season. Pack lightweight, breathable clothing for the heat, a rain jacket or umbrella for the wet months, and a light layer for cooler evenings.
The best time to visit weather-wise is during the dry season from June to October, when sunshine dominates, skies are blue, and the lake breezes keep temperatures pleasant. January to February also offers a shorter dry window, though humidity creeps up. Notable weather phenomena include intense thunderstorms during the long rains, which can cause localized flooding, and a persistent mist over the lake in the early mornings of June and July. The city does not experience monsoons or hurricanes, but strong winds from the lake occasionally whip up choppy waters, grounding small boats.
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