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The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has issued its seasonal outlook indicating that the country will experience a cool winter season, locally known as Kipupwe, from June to August 2026, with July expected to record the coldest conditions across many regions.
Speaking on May 25, 2026, in Dar es Salaam, the Director General of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority, Ladislaus Chang’a, said most parts of the country will experience cold to moderately cool weather conditions during the season.
He explained that the Lake Victoria Basin, Western Zone, Southern regions, and Southern Highlands are expected to experience generally cool conditions, with temperatures varying from moderately cold to mild warmth depending on specific local areas.
Mr. Chang’a added that the Northern and Southern coastal belt as well as Dodoma Region will experience relatively warm to cool conditions.
He also noted that some highland areas may experience significantly low night temperatures, with readings expected to drop below 10 degrees Celsius in some locations.
He further said the season will be influenced by southeasterly winds, which are expected to be slightly weaker than normal.
However, there will be occasional episodes of strong winds, particularly in June and July, affecting coastal areas along the Indian Ocean and some inland regions.
Although Kipupwe is generally a dry season, TMA has indicated that some areas are likely to receive isolated off-season rainfall.
These include parts of the Lake Victoria Basin, especially Mara Region, as well as coastal and eastern regions such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Morogoro, Coast Region, Lindi, Mtwara, and the islands of Unguja and Pemba.
TMA has warned that the cold, dry, and occasionally dusty conditions may increase the risk of respiratory illnesses such as flu and pneumonia, eye irritation, and diseases affecting livestock.
Citizens have been urged to take precautionary measures, particularly children, the elderly, and people with existing health conditions.
Farmers and livestock keepers have been advised to closely monitor weather updates to help them plan farming activities, protect crops, and safeguard animals from weather-related diseases and stress.
The Authority has further called on the public and all sectors to regularly follow official forecasts, including 24-hour, 10-day, and monthly updates, as well as severe weather warnings, to improve safety and productivity during the season.
TMA reaffirmed its commitment to continue monitoring weather systems across the country and providing timely updates, urging citizens to rely on official forecasts for informed daily planning throughout the Kipupwe season.
