worldweather29°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–30°C
cooler than 73% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
Weather in Tanzania - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Tanzania range from 25° to 33°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Tanzania's cities today
☁️Tabora
33°no rain
☁️Mwanza
31°no rain
☁️Dar es Salaam
29°💧 0.4 mm
☁️Morogoro
29°💧 0.1 mm
🌤️Iringa
29°no rain
🌧️Tanga
28°💧 0.9 mm
☁️Dodoma
28°no rain
☁️Zanzibar
27°💧 0.3 mm
🌧️Moshi
25°💧 0.6 mm
☁️Arusha
25°no rain
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Tanzania
today☁️
29°💧 0.4 mm
Sun☁️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Mon🌤️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Tue🌧️
28°💧 0.3 mm
Wed🌧️
27°💧 0.4 mm
Thu🌧️
28°💧 0.5 mm
Fri🌧️
28°💧 1 mm
Sat🌧️
28°💧 0.8 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Wednesday 9 Sept in Tanzania, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 30°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 97% of similar days.
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 93% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
28°Ccooler than usual
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 89% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 91% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: exceptionally light
27°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 97% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 95% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: more rain than usual
wind: lighter than usual
28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–30°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: exceptionally light
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 2022 (27°C) and the warmest was 2002 (31°C). The current forecast averages 28°C - lower than in 96% of historical years.
Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.
Weather warnings - Tanzania
Other hazards1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow · in effect now
The national weather service is warning of dangerous conditions. Follow local bulletins.
Dangerous sea conditions1 bulletin · in effect until tomorrow · in effect now
High waves, strong currents or storms. Take care on the coast and when swimming.
Source: national weather service via the WMO Severe Weather Information Centre, as of 2026-09-05 11:08:09 UTC. 2 active bulletins in total. See alerts worldwide →
14-day forecast - Tanzania
Tanzania 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
28°
around 23° at night · days with rain: 0
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
29°
around 18° at night · rain chance 5%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
31°
around 19° at night · rain chance 13%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Tanzania: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 28° by day and 23° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 29° in September, and about 31° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.
Today vs the next days - Tanzania cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☁️ Tabora | 33℃ | 31℃ | 31℃ | - |
| ☁️ Mwanza | 31℃ | 31℃ | 30℃ | - |
| ☁️ Dar es Salaam | 29℃ | 30℃ | 30℃ | 0.4 mm |
| ☁️ Morogoro | 29℃ | 28℃ | 29℃ | 0.1 mm |
| 🌤️ Iringa | 29℃ | 22℃ | 26℃ | - |
| 🌧️ Tanga | 28℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.9 mm |
| ☁️ Dodoma | 28℃ | 26℃ | 28℃ | - |
| ☁️ Zanzibar | 27℃ | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.3 mm |
| 🌧️ Moshi | 25℃ | 27℃ | 27℃ | 0.6 mm |
| ☁️ Arusha | 25℃ | 25℃ | 25℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Tanzania
Saturday5 September 2026
☁️29°overcast clouds
Sunday6 September 2026
☁️28°broken clouds
Monday7 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️29°scattered clouds
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Saturday19 September 2026
☁️28°overcast clouds
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️29°light rain
Sea temperature - Tanzania
| Beach | Water today | Water week avg | Waves | How's the water? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanga | 28℃ | 28℃ | 0.8 m | very warm |
| Dar es Salaam | 27℃ | 27℃ | 1.1 m | warm |
| Zanzibar | 27℃ | 27℃ | 0.4 m | warm |
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Tanzania
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moshi | 77.8 | 78.9 | poor |
| Arusha City | 44.1 | 45.4 | moderate |
| Songea | 31.9 | 34.1 | good |
| Tanga City Council | 14.7 | 20.1 | good |
| Mwanza | 10.2 | 11 | very good |
| Iringa | 9.3 | 9.9 | very good |
| Morogoro | 9.1 | 12.4 | very good |
| Zanzibar | 8.1 | 12.7 | very good |
| Dodoma | 7.1 | 9.3 | very good |
| Shinyanga | 7 | 8.6 | very good |
| Tabora | 2.1 | 2.3 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
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FAQ - Tanzania weather
What is the weather like in Tanzania today?
Today it is about 29° during the day and 23° at night, overcast clouds.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Tanzania?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.