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Ilima

Ilima is a locality in Mbeya, Tanzania, 773 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time04:29
9.43° S, 33.68° EElevation 773 mUTC+3 · East Africa Time
The year in Ilimaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low29° / 18°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Ilima at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in November

Coolest month14°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthJanuary

194 mm of rain

Driest monthSeptember

11 mm of rain

Weather in Ilima

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
25°C

Clear · wind 3 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct34°22°0.6 mm
Sun25 Oct32°23°5.7 mm
Mon26 Oct31°22°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct31°21°1 mm
Wed28 Oct34°21°
Thu29 Oct35°21°
Fri30 Oct31°24°3.4 mm
Sat31 Oct29°21°17.1 mm
Sun1 Nov28°22°1 mm

When to go to Ilima

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393946568093959890725041
High28°28°26°25°24°22°22°24°27°29°29°28°
Low20°20°20°19°17°15°14°14°16°18°20°20°
Rain (mm)1941682974652467554281128109186
Wet days292528206111151226

What's on in Ilima

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Nature around Ilima

Nature in Tanzania

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Tanzania seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Ilima

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Ilima

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.0Chitipa 75 km ↘2009 · 76 km
5.9Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 61 km
5.8Chitipa 81 km ↘2009 · 80 km
5.5Masoko 70 km ↓2009 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Ilima

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Ilima

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ilima?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ilima.
What is the hottest month in Ilima?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Ilima?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ilima?
January is the wettest month with about 194 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.