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Pemba Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest today at 31° · coldest night Wednesday at 25°

The short of it: Pemba weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 29 °C (83 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 30 °C (85 °F). Today’s high 31 °C (87 °F), low 26 °C (79 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.3 mm (0.01 in). Warnings in force: moderate risk of thunder, tropical night. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 07:45 local time.

PEMBA, Tuesday. — Folk about town may expect partly cloudy skies today, the mercury reaching near 31° and falling to 26° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 31°. A brisk wind blows from the SSW, gusting to 24 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 31°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 25°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 2.7 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 23°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Pemba brings highs near 31°, lows of 23° and about 30 mm of rain over the month. December is the warmest month here at 32°, July the coldest at 18°, and March the wettest with 196 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 12 h 40 min today, and the days are lengthening by about 1 minutes each. 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
NowPartly cloudy28°29°17 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy29°30°19 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear30°31°18 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear31°32°17 km/h–
11 AMClear sky31°32°17 km/h–
12 PMClear sky30°32°19 km/h–
1 PMClear sky30°32°20 km/h–
2 PMClear sky30°31°19 km/h–
3 PMClear sky29°30°21 km/h–
4 PMClear sky28°30°20 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear28°30°17 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy28°30°17 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy27°30°17 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear27°30°20 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy27°29°21 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy27°29°20 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy27°29°18 km/h0.2 mm
12 AMPartly cloudy27°29°18 km/h0.1 mm
1 AMPartly cloudy27°29°17 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy26°29°16 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy26°29°14 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy26°29°12 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy25°28°12 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy26°28°13 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): partly cloudy, high 31°, low 26°, 0.2 mm of rain, gusts to 31 km/h. Sun up 4:42 AM, down 5:22 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today26°31°0.2 mm31 km/h12 h 40 min
Wednesday25°29°0.1 mm26 km/h12 h 41 min
Thursday26°30°1.2 mm22 km/h12 h 41 min
Friday27°30°0.3 mm22 km/h12 h 42 min
Saturday27°30°0.3 mm24 km/h12 h 42 min
Sunday27°30°dry21 km/h12 h 43 min
Monday27°30°0.6 mm22 km/h12 h 43 min

Warmest: today at 31°. Wettest: Thursday, 1.2 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 31 km/h.

The Almanac · Pemba Month by Month

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

November in Pemba, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 20 mm more rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 44 min
Average wind
13 km/h
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Pemba in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Pemba by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°168 mm13 km/h12 h 49 min✦✦
February31°23°166 mm9 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
March31°23°196 mm8 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
April31°22°84 mm10 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
May30°20°28 mm11 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June29°19°16 mm10 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
July28°18°12 mm11 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
August28°19°6.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦✦✦
September29°20°3.0 mm12 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
October30°22°10 mm13 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
November31°23°30 mm13 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
December32°24°106 mm13 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

What readers in Pemba see right now · last 3 hours

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Questions Readers Ask about Pemba

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Pemba today?

Right now it is 29 °C (83 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 30 °C (85 °F). Today’s high is 31 °C (87 °F) and tonight’s low 26 °C (79 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.3 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Pemba this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.7 mm (0.11 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Pemba?

Yes: moderate risk of thunder; tropical night. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Pemba?

December, with an average high of 32 °C (89 °F). The coldest is July, when nights average 18 °C (65 °F). The wettest month is March, with 196 mm (7.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Pemba?

July and August. July brings highs near 28 °C (82 °F) and about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain; August highs near 28 °C (83 °F) and 6.0 mm (0.24 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Pemba?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 18 °C (65 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
IboCabo Delgado Province71 km N31°22°33 mm
MacomiaCabo Delgado Province92 km NNW32°21°42 mm
ChiúreCabo Delgado Province92 km WSW34°21°44 mm
Namapa-eratiNampula111 km SW34°20°42 mm
MontepuezCabo Delgado Province165 km W35°22°45 mm
NacalaNampula178 km S32°22°35 mm
MuedaCabo Delgado Province180 km NW30°18°57 mm
Mocímboa da PraiaCabo Delgado Province181 km N32°22°45 mm

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