Tanzania is set to experience predominantly calm weather across most regions in the next 24 hours, with a few areas expected to receive light showers or isolated thunderstorms, according to the latest forecast from the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA).
The outlook, effective from 9:00 p.m. Sunday, shows that a significant portion of the country will remain partly cloudy with sunny intervals an indicator of generally stable atmospheric conditions.
However, parts of the southern highlands, including Ruvuma, Iringa, Njombe, Rukwa, Songwe, and Mbeya, should prepare for occasional thundershowers, although the showers are expected to be limited to few areas.
Residents in Mbeya and Njombe are advised to brace for chilly nights, with minimum temperatures forecast at 8°C, while daytime temperatures are expected to remain relatively low 21°C in Mbeya and just 16°C in Njombe.
The central regions of Dodoma, Singida, and Manyara will continue to enjoy stable weather, with clear skies and sunshine expected to dominate.
Dodoma, for example, will see a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C, offering comfortable conditions for daily activities.
Meanwhile, the Lake Zone covering Mwanza, Kagera, and Mara along with Geita, Simiyu, and Shinyanga, will experience dry weather with temperatures ranging between 18°C and 30°C.
Mwanza is expected to reach a high of 29°C, while Tabora and Kigoma are projected to hit 30°C, with bright sunshine prevailing during the day.
Northern Tanzania, including Arusha and Kilimanjaro, will remain cool, especially in the early mornings and evenings.
Arusha will register a low of 15°C, while daytime highs are expected around 22°C, under partly cloudy conditions and sunshine.
Coastal regions such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Pwani (including Mafia Isles), Unguja, and Pemba will see slightly humid conditions, with light showers expected in isolated areas.
Dar es Salaam and Tanga will enjoy warmer daytime temperatures of 29°C, while Zanzibar will remain balmy with highs also reaching 29°C and lows of 23°C.
TMA has also forecast steady coastal winds blowing at 30 km/h, from the south along the northern coast and from the southeast along the southern coast, which could affect small-scale marine activities.
The Authority continues to urge the public, particularly those in weather-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, transport, and tourism, to remain updated through its official channels for any significant changes.