TMA forecasts rain, thunderstorms in several regions

 

By Our Reporter

Residents in several parts of Tanzania should expect scattered rainfall and thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, while other areas will experience mainly sunny conditions, the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has said.

In its forecast issued on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the authority said thunderstorms were likely in parts of Kigoma, Tabora, Katavi, Kagera, Simiyu, Shinyanga, Mara, Mwanza and Geita regions.

Residents of Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro regions should also expect scattered rain showers, while light showers are likely in a few areas of Tanga, Unguja and Pemba.

In contrast, Dodoma, Singida, Dar es Salaam, Pwani, Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, Iringa, Rukwa, Songwe, Njombe and Mbeya are expected to experience partly cloudy conditions and sunny periods.

The forecast indicates that temperatures will remain relatively high in some urban centres, with Dar es Salaam and Dodoma recording maximum temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius.

Tabora and Tanga are expected to reach 32 degrees Celsius, while Arusha and Mbeya will record maximum temperatures of 28 and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Minimum temperatures will range between 12 degrees Celsius in Njombe and 23 degrees Celsius in Tanga and Zanzibar.

Along the coastline, easterly winds are expected to blow at 20 kilometres per hour along the southern coast and 30 kilometres per hour along the northern coast.

TMA said sea conditions would range from slight to moderate.

Looking ahead, the authority forecast continued rainfall over some parts of the country on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

The forecast covers the 24-hour period beginning at 9pm on Sunday, November 8.

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