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Mbita Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Sunday at 27° · coldest night Thursday at 21°

The short of it: Mbita weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 26 °C (78 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 27 °C (81 °F). Today’s high 26 °C (78 °F), low 23 °C (73 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 26 mm (1.0 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, thunderstorms expected. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:30 local time.

MBITA, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Mbita this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 26°, the night near 23°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 28°. Winds are light from the WNW, gusting to 16 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Sunday the pick at about 27°, while Thursday night will be the coldest at 21°. Rain or snow is due on 7 of them, some 113 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 18°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Mbita runs from 18° at night to 28° by day, with some 105 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 30°, August the coldest at 17°, and April the wettest with 170 mm. The best months to ride in are July and June.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 8 min. The station stands 0 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast26°27°11 km/h–
6 PMOvercast26°27°10 km/h–
7 PMOvercast25°28°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast25°28°5 km/h–
9 PMOvercast25°28°3 km/h0.1 mm
10 PMThunderstorm25°28°4 km/h1.9 mm
11 PMThunderstorm24°27°4 km/h3.1 mm
12 AMThunderstorm23°26°7 km/h4.6 mm
1 AMLight showers22°25°7 km/h2.4 mm
2 AMLight rain22°25°7 km/h1.4 mm
3 AMLight rain22°25°9 km/h0.6 mm
4 AMLight showers22°24°8 km/h0.7 mm
5 AMThunderstorm22°24°9 km/h1.3 mm
6 AMThunderstorm22°24°10 km/h3.5 mm
7 AMThunderstorm22°23°10 km/h2.9 mm
8 AMThunderstorm21°24°7 km/h1.4 mm
9 AMLight rain22°24°4 km/h0.3 mm
10 AMLight rain22°25°2 km/h0.1 mm
11 AMLight showers22°25°3 km/h0.6 mm
12 PMLight rain22°25°5 km/h0.4 mm
1 PMLight rain23°25°7 km/h0.3 mm
2 PMOvercast23°25°9 km/h–
3 PMOvercast23°25°9 km/h–
4 PMOvercast23°25°9 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): thunderstorm, high 26°, low 23°, 24 mm of rain, gusts to 16 km/h. Sun up 6:23 AM, down 6:31 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today23°26°24 mm16 km/h12 h 8 min
Thursday21°24°21 mm15 km/h12 h 8 min
Friday22°25°20 mm14 km/h12 h 8 min
Saturday22°24°15 mm13 km/h12 h 8 min
Sunday22°27°5.0 mm15 km/h12 h 8 min
Monday23°26°21 mm16 km/h12 h 8 min
Tuesday23°27°7.0 mm15 km/h12 h 9 min

Warmest: Sunday at 27°. Wettest: today, 24 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 16 km/h.

The Almanac · Mbita Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Mbita, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
about the same, 38 mm more rain
Versus December
about the same
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 8 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 28°, nights near 18°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 105 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Mbita in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mbita by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°18°30 mm10 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
February30°19°42 mm11 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
March29°19°92 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
April28°19°170 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
May28°18°104 mm9 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
June27°18°41 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°17°35 mm7 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°17°40 mm8 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°17°49 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
October29°18°67 mm10 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
November28°18°105 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
December29°18°79 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Mbita see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Mbita

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mbita today?

Right now it is 26 °C (78 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 27 °C (81 °F). Today’s high is 26 °C (78 °F) and tonight’s low 23 °C (73 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 26 mm (1.0 in) expected.

Will it rain in Mbita this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 7 of the next 7 days, about 113 mm (4.4 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Mbita?

Yes: heavy rain; thunderstorms expected. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Mbita?

February, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 17 °C (63 °F). The wettest month is April, with 170 mm (6.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mbita?

July and June. July brings highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain; June highs near 27 °C (81 °F) and 41 mm (1.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mbita?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 17 °C (63 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SindoHoma Bay County14 km SSW28°17°122 mm
AwendoHoma Bay County23 km ESE29°18°108 mm
Homa BayHoma Bay County30 km ESE29°18°109 mm
NyandiwaHoma Bay County37 km SSW28°19°126 mm
BondoSiaya County37 km NNE29°18°107 mm
NdhiwaHoma Bay County38 km SSE28°17°160 mm
RodiHoma Bay County40 km SE28°17°124 mm
NdoriSiaya County42 km NNE29°17°118 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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