Lake Victoria Weather Forecast
Lake Victoria weather: 58°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 58°F (15°C) in Lake Victoria with heavy drizzle. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 57°F to 65°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Lake Victoria is June, July, August and September. The climate is temperate. March, April and November 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 65°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 9.5/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Lake Victoria right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:33 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake Victoria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 65° / 57° | 100% · 0,7 in | 16 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 59° | 97% · 0,9 in | 18 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 90% · 0,3 in | 17 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 64° / 55° | 98% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 63° / 55° | 96% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 57° | 96% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 10 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 64° / 58° | 98% · 0,3 in | 9 mph | 10 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 62° | 94% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 10 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 57° | 86% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 66° / 58° | 71% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 10 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 55° | 87% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 57° | 78% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 83% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Light showers | 65° / 56° | 94% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 56° | 96% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 64° / 59° | 61% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 9 |
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° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 65° | 58° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 64° | 57° | 12,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 57° | 11,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Lake Victoria
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Air quality and pollen in Lake Victoria
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Lake Victoria
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: March, April and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 58°F (15°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 81% and wind is 5 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 November 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 10:33 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
