The weather patterns are stable and predictable in Tanzania. The weather is divided into two seasons, each with their own peculiarities.
SE Monsoon – April to end October
This period is dominated by the SE trade winds and blows consistently in the 10-15kt range during the day, but dies down at sunset. A rain shower of 30 min duration at 1600 hrs is pretty normal and makes for pleasant showers on the foredeck.
NE Monsoon – November to end March
This period is dominated by the “Kaskazi” NE trade wind which makes most anchorages untenable and alternatives have to be found. Unlike the SE it does not slack off much overnight and is pretty consistent at 15-25kts. In addition, it very seldom brings rain.
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KILWA – Anchor near the port as this is manned by the navy and there are always people watching or on watch. Hoist your dinghy every night. Outboards (a.k.a. machines) are very nickable. The tour to the unesco world heritage site at Kilwa Island is very worth doing – go to the TAWA office and get a permit and they will arrange a guide.
BOYDU ISLAND – UPDATE 2022
A skipper has reported that the SE anchorage has no sand left due to local floodrain. Apply extreme
caution and rely on visual navigation.