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Mkokotoni Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Thunder Rolls Across the Plains

Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

Warmest Wednesday at 31° · coldest night Friday at 27°

The short of it: Mkokotoni weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 27 °C (81 °F) with thunderstorms, feeling like 32 °C (90 °F). Today’s high 29 °C (84 °F), low 27 °C (80 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 9.2 mm (0.36 in). Warnings in force: thunderstorms expected, tropical night. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 09:30 local time.

MKOKOTONI, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Mkokotoni this morning will find thunder and hail; the afternoon should top out near 29°, the night near 27°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 31°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NNE, gusting to 11 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Wednesday the pick at about 31°, while Friday night will be the coldest at 27°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 78 mm in all. Nights run 4° milder than the November norm of 23°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Mkokotoni brings highs near 31°, lows of 23° and about 162 mm of rain over the month. February is the warmest month here at 32°, August the coldest at 21°, and April the wettest with 381 mm. The best months to ride in are August and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 23 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 · Snow
NowThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h1.0 mm
10 AMThunderstorm27°32°8 km/h1.0 mm
11 AMLight showers28°33°8 km/h0.5 mm
12 PMLight showers28°32°8 km/h0.4 mm
1 PMOvercast28°33°9 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMOvercast29°33°9 km/h–
3 PMOvercast29°33°10 km/h–
4 PMOvercast29°33°11 km/h–
5 PMOvercast29°33°12 km/h–
6 PMOvercast28°32°12 km/h–
7 PMOvercast28°32°12 km/h–
8 PMOvercast28°32°11 km/h–
9 PMOvercast28°33°10 km/h–
10 PMOvercast28°32°10 km/h–
11 PMOvercast28°33°9 km/h–
12 AMOvercast28°33°8 km/h0.2 mm
1 AMOvercast28°33°8 km/h0.2 mm
2 AMLight showers27°33°7 km/h0.5 mm
3 AMThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h1.3 mm
4 AMThunderstorm27°32°7 km/h0.9 mm
5 AMLight showers27°32°6 km/h0.6 mm
6 AMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h0.8 mm
7 AMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h0.9 mm
8 AMThunderstorm27°32°6 km/h0.8 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): thunder & hail, high 29°, low 27°, 17 mm of rain, gusts to 18 km/h. Sun up 5:56 AM, down 6:19 PM. Thunder with hail expected. Shelter the stock and the tools.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today27°29°17 mm18 km/h12 h 23 min
Monday27°29°6.9 mm19 km/h12 h 23 min
Tuesday27°30°2.9 mm18 km/h12 h 23 min
Wednesday27°31°0.1 mm19 km/h12 h 24 min
Thursday27°29°18 mm18 km/h12 h 24 min
Friday27°29°33 mm15 km/h12 h 24 min
Saturday27°30°dry19 km/h12 h 25 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 31°. Wettest: Friday, 33 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 19 km/h.

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The Almanac · Mkokotoni Month by Month

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

November in Mkokotoni, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 69 mm more rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 23 min
Average wind
11 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 162 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Mkokotoni in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Mkokotoni by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°24°63 mm13 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
February32°24°62 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
March32°24°181 mm10 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
April30°24°381 mm11 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦
May30°23°324 mm12 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
June29°22°82 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
July29°21°62 mm14 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
August29°21°68 mm12 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦✦
September30°21°60 mm12 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦
October30°22°93 mm12 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦
November31°23°162 mm11 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦
December32°24°134 mm12 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Mkokotoni

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Mkokotoni today?

Right now it is 27 °C (81 °F) with thunderstorms; it feels like 32 °C (90 °F). Today’s high is 29 °C (84 °F) and tonight’s low 27 °C (80 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 9.2 mm (0.36 in) expected.

Will it rain in Mkokotoni this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 78 mm (3.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Friday.

Are there any weather warnings for Mkokotoni?

Yes: thunderstorms expected; tropical night. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Mkokotoni?

February, with an average high of 32 °C (90 °F). The coldest is August, when nights average 21 °C (69 °F). The wettest month is April, with 381 mm (15.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Mkokotoni?

August and July. August brings highs near 29 °C (83 °F) and about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain; July highs near 29 °C (84 °F) and 62 mm (2.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Mkokotoni?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 21 °C (69 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GambaZanzibar North6 km ESE31°23°155 mm
KijiniZanzibar North7 km ENE31°23°151 mm
NungwiZanzibar North17 km NNE31°23°147 mm
KiwengwaZanzibar North19 km SE31°23°134 mm
BububuZanzibar Urban/West25 km S31°23°166 mm
Koani NdogoZanzibar Central/South29 km S31°23°157 mm
KoaniZanzibar Central/South29 km S31°23°157 mm
ZanzibarZanzibar Urban/West33 km S31°23°158 mm

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