Pemba South, Tanzania
Foraha
Foraha is a locality in Pemba South, Tanzania, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now23°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time01:55
5.25° S, 39.82° EElevation 16 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
October: high / low26° / 25°
Rain this month88mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJul–Sep
Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Foraha at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:57 · 18:1312 h 16 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon100% · Moonrise 18:30Next holiday9 DecemberIndependence and Republic DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJul–Sep
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthApril
411 mm of rain
Driest monthSeptember
31 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
March
Weather in Foraha
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
23°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 10 km/h · humidity 98%
Today26 Oct29°23°10.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°24°12.2 mm
Wed28 Oct28°24°5.2 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°3.1 mm
Fri30 Oct29°25°2.1 mm
Sat31 Oct30°23°5.1 mm
Sun1 Nov27°24°8.1 mm
Mon2 Nov27°24°11.2 mm
Tue3 Nov29°25°5.7 mm
When to go to Foraha
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 62 | 76 | 54 | 54 | 59 | 63 | 80 | 86 | 90 | 78 | 59 | 56 |
| High | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° |
| Low | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 54 | 35 | 164 | 411 | 381 | 117 | 65 | 45 | 31 | 88 | 118 | 122 |
| Wet days | 12 | 6 | 17 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 18 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Foraha
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Foraha
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Foraha
Earthquakes around Foraha
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days0magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 19503magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record1within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
5.5Mtwapa 19 km →1990 · 140 km
5.0Bububu 12 km ↑2005 · 106 km
5.0Lushoto 66 km ↗1995 · 142 km
Towns and villages around Foraha
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Hurumuzi1.8 kmTondooni1.8 kmMabaoni1.8 kmUmungani1.9 kmMvumoni1.9 kmKichiwana1.9 kmChundani1.9 kmVumba2.6 kmMkonobagi2.6 kmWelene2.6 kmKendwa2.6 kmShigiwana2.6 kmMtakata2.6 kmUtaani3.7 kmMjananza3.7 kmMisufini3.7 kmKulilia3.7 kmChanjani3.7 kmNyanjale3.7 kmMaboyoni3.7 kmLimbolimboni3.7 kmLimanda3.7 kmKiwaa3.7 kmKiwaa3.7 kmJamvini3.7 kmMgogoni4.1 kmKilimni4.1 kmUwani4.1 kmUjinga4.1 kmMkanjuni4.1 kmZiwani4.1 kmNjanyanza4.1 kmMisherefu4.1 kmMichingani4.1 kmManyaga4.1 kmMchangani4.1 kmManamancha4.1 kmMagome4.1 kmNjuguni5.2 kmMitamani5.2 kmMajinoni5.2 kmLimani5.2 kmChanjani5.2 kmUtaani5.2 kmSiwamoja5.2 kmNgambwa5.2 kmUvumbi5.5 kmPwana5.5 kmMwembeduka5.5 kmKopole5.5 kmBoma5.5 kmMjananza5.6 kmMakaani5.6 kmKipange5.6 kmChangani5.6 kmChake-Chake5.6 kmMchekeni5.8 kmJamvini5.8 kmChununi5.8 kmNgoma Kazingwa5.8 kmMtemani5.8 kmMinazini5.8 kmMichakaini5.8 kmMchangani5.8 kmKiburunzi5.8 kmMisherefonkongwe5.9 kmKomboni5.9 kmTondooni5.9 kmPujini5.9 kmKoveni5.9 kmDomokaya5.9 kmChumvini5.9 kmKijangani6.7 kmTurisanani6.7 kmTumbatu6.7 kmSitarani6.7 kmPondeani6.7 kmPagali6.7 kmMustarehe6.7 kmMtafika6.7 km
Places near Foraha
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Foraha?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Foraha.
What is the hottest month in Foraha?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Foraha?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 25°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Foraha?
April is the wettest month with about 411 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Foraha?
The sea is warmest in March at about 29°C and coolest in August at about 25°C.