Geography of Lake Victoria
Geography of Lake Victoria: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Lake Victoria
Uganda is 97 mi to the north, Maasai Mara National Reserve is 142 mi to the east, Serengeti National Park is 157 mi to the south-east and Rwanda is 213 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 1°0′0″S 33°0′0″E (-1, 33)
Quick facts about Lake Victoria
Summary
Lake Victoria is a lake in Tanzania. Lake Victoria is a lake known as Africa's largest lake by area.
Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Lake Victoria with partly cloudy. It feels like 61°F. Today runs from 63°F to 67°F. Chance of precipitation is 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.9/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Lake Victoria is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. March, April and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while November is the coldest with lows near 57°F.
The closest major airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), about 272 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 67°F is in line with the 65°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Lake Victoria today at 8.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Lake Victoria month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65° | 58° | 6,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 66° | 59° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 66° | 59° | 10,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 65° | 58° | 11,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 65° | 59° | 7,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 65° | 59° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 64° | 58° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 58° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 65° | 59° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 58° | 10,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 57° | 12,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 57° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake Victoria?
Lake Victoria is a lake in Tanzania. Its coordinates are -1, 33. It lies in Africa.
What is the weather like in Lake Victoria right now?
It is currently 63°F (17°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 59% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake Victoria?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake Victoria, which has a temperate climate. March, April and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake Victoria in?
Lake Victoria observes Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:46 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake Victoria?
The closest airports are Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 272 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake Victoria?
Popular options include Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (lakes) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 12:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
