Tanzania lightning map
The Lake Victoria basin around Mwanza is one of the most thunderstorm-prone places on Earth; the rest of Tanzania storms through the rains.
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Detected from EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data. Aggregate count for Tanzania — your exact location and alerts live in the app.
About lightning in Tanzania
Tanzania's lightning is anchored by Lake Victoria, whose nightly lake-breeze convergence over the northwestern shore around Mwanza makes it one of the most thunderstorm-struck regions on the planet. The rest of the country — Dar es Salaam, the central plateau around Dodoma, and the northern highlands near Arusha — storms through the rainy seasons, broadly November to April. Because these tropical storms build fast and strike hard, the live distance to the nearest flash and whether it is approaching are what keep you safe.
- Peak season
- November–April
- Region
- Africa
Cities in Tanzania
Lightning safety in Tanzania
When storms build across Tanzania, the distance to the nearest strike matters more than a country-wide count. Follow the 30-30 rule: if thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, get indoors, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder before heading back out. StrikeCast surfaces the live distance and trend so you can act before the storm reaches you.
StrikeCast app
Distance, trend & alerts — in your pocket.
GPS-precise distance to the nearest strike, live approaching/moving-away trend, and push alerts for every place that matters across Tanzania — home, work, the kids' school.
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Frequently asked
How does StrikeCast track lightning in Tanzania?
StrikeCast reads EUMETSAT MTG-LI satellite data, updated continuously, to show how far away the nearest strike is and whether it is approaching or moving away. Save any city in Tanzania in the free app to get a push alert when lightning closes in.
When is thunderstorm season in Tanzania?
Lightning is most frequent November–April in Tanzania.
Is it safe to be outside during a thunderstorm in Tanzania?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck. Follow the 30-30 rule: shelter when thunder follows lightning by 30 seconds or less, and wait 30 minutes after the last thunder. StrikeCast's live distance and trend help you decide before the storm arrives.