Tanzania will experience a mildly cold and windy season between June and August this year, with some areas expected to be colder than normal.
The update was shared by Dr. Ladislaus Chan’ga, Acting Director General of the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), while briefing journalists on May 22, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.
“This year’s Kipupwe season will bring normal to slightly warmer temperatures in most areas, but some regions, especially in the west and southern highlands, will be colder than usual,” said Dr. Chan’ga, who is also the Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
He said regions such as Kigoma, Tabora, Katavi, Rukwa, Singida, and parts of Dodoma will feel colder weather, especially in the early morning and night. July is expected to be the coldest month of the season.
“In the Lake Victoria Basin, including Kagera, Mwanza, Geita, and Mara, minimum temperatures will range between 10 and 18 degrees Celsius,” Dr. Chan’ga said.
Inland areas of Dar es Salaam, Pwani, and Tanga, according to him, may experience temperatures as low as 12 degrees Celsius, though the coast will be slightly warmer.
He added that the western part of Dodoma and the Singida Region will also face chilly conditions. In the southern highlands—Iringa, Njombe, Mbeya, and Rukwa—temperatures may drop to 6 degrees Celsius or lower.
“Some areas may go below 6 degrees, and this could increase the risk of cold-related diseases like pneumonia and asthma. We urge citizens to prepare by wearing warm clothing, especially children, the elderly, and those with existing health conditions,” said Dr. Chan’ga.
The season will also be dry and windy in many areas. Strong southeasterly winds are expected during June and July, which may raise dust in central and northern regions.
“This dust can affect people’s health, so protective measures should be taken,” he warned.
Dr. Chan’ga noted that while most areas will remain dry, light rains may fall in a few places.
“Some parts of Mwanza, Geita, Simiyu, Kagera, Tanga, the northern part of Morogoro, Lindi, Mtwara, and islands like Unguja and Pemba may get light showers,” he said.
“These rains can support the growth of vegetables and tuber crops in valleys and wetlands,” he added.
He encouraged farmers to make good use of wetlands for short-season crops and to manage water carefully.
He also said that livestock keepers must continue with good animal care, including regular dipping and vaccination.
“Even in dry weather, livestock diseases can spread if not controlled,” he noted.
According to Dr. Chan’ga, this year’s Kipupwe season will not be strongly affected by global weather systems like El Niño.
However, the warm waters around Madagascar might reduce the strength of cold winds from the southeast.
He emphasized that the season will bring some benefits.
“The dry conditions will be good for transport, construction, mining, and other economic activities. But people living near the ocean and lakes must stay updated with marine forecasts,” he said.
TMA will continue providing daily and monthly weather updates to guide farmers, fishermen, travelers, and all sectors. “We advise the public to follow our information closely and take early actions,” Dr. Chan’ga concluded.