AI-generatedTabora at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Oct · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,630 h
- Rain a year
- 763 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,191 m
Climate in Tabora
Tabora has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year, Tabora is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Tabora
The best time to visit Tabora is from May to August. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is December with 157 mm.
Tabora through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Tabora in the dry season
Apr – Nov
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Tabora in the rainy season
Dec – Mar
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 74 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Dec – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – August
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 23°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:2818:41
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:15–06:56 · evening 18:13–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:07–06:15 · evening 18:53–19:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Tabora compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 19° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.3 h |
What is the weather like in Tabora in October?
In October, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tabora.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 13 min06:28 – 18:41
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Tabora
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Tabora: score 81 against 61. In July, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 20° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 15 mm | 0 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Tabora month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
47January29° · 5.8 h
In January, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 150 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in January51February30° · 6.3 h
In February, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 107 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in February46March30° · 6.5 h
In March, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in March57April30° · 6.6 h
In April, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in April77May30° · 7.5 h
In May, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in May80June30° · 8.2 h
In June, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in June81July30° · 8.6 h
In July, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in July72August31° · 8.1 h
In August, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in August64September32° · 8.2 h
In September, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in September61October33° · 8.0 h
In October, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in October49November31° · 6.7 h
In November, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 95 mm in total. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in November46December29° · 5.9 h
In December, Tabora is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 157 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Tabora.
Tabora in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Tabora
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
WarmOctober: nights around 20°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in October (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round except in October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 47 | 29° | 18° | 5.8 h | 21 | 150 |
| FebruaryFeb | 51 | 30° | 18° | 6.3 h | 16 | 107 |
| MarchMar | 46 | 30° | 18° | 6.5 h | 18 | 133 |
| AprilApr | 57 | 30° | 18° | 6.6 h | 13 | 89 |
| MayMay | 77 | 30° | 17° | 7.5 h | 3 | 13 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 30° | 15° | 8.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 30° | 15° | 8.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 31° | 17° | 8.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 32° | 18° | 8.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 61 | 33° | 20° | 8.0 h | 3 | 15 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 31° | 19° | 6.7 h | 12 | 95 |
| DecemberDec | 46 | 29° | 19° | 5.9 h | 20 | 157 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Tabora
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.0 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Tabora, 66 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Tabora: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Tabora has about 3 rainy days with 15 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Tabora
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Tabora
How breezy and how cloudy Tabora is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Tabora typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Tabora: variable cloud, with about 8.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Tabora
How often the day gets hot in Tabora (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Tabora has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Tabora
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Tabora in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Tabora has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47).
- 54
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
- 61
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 47
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Tanzania
- Currency
- Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Sockets
- Type D, G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +255
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Tabora vs Mwanza
In October Tabora has the better holiday weather (score 61 vs 47). During the day Mwanza is 4 °C cooler than Tabora. Mwanza gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Tabora | Mwanza |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 61 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 23 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jun – Aug |
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In October, Tabora ranks 7 of 12 destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Tabora
When is the best time to visit Tabora?
The best time to visit Tabora is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Tabora?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 20 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Tabora?
The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is December with 157 mm. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Tabora get?
Tabora gets around 2,630 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.6 hours a day; in January there are 5.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Tabora in?
Tabora is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Tabora?
A nonstop flight from London to Tabora takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Tabora?
Tabora has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 78) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 54, May half-term 78, summer holidays 75, October half-term 61, Christmas holidays 47.