--- title: "Cyclone Tracker Tanzania" description: "Cyclone tracker for Tanzania with a live storm map. See current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks." url: "https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/tanzania.html" language: "en-GB" --- # Cyclone Tracker Tanzania The Storm Tracks layer shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer shows storm tracks on one map for the coast of Tanzania and Zanzibar. ## Current cyclones near Tanzania Tanzania has a coast on the Indian Ocean, with the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba, and Mafia offshore. Dar es Salaam is the largest city on the coast. This list names each active tropical storm or cyclone near Tanzania, with its category and status, and each storm links to its own tracker page. No active tropical storm or cyclone is listed near Tanzania. Last updated: 00:32 UTC, 13 Nov 2026 [See storms in other regions →](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/) ## How RainViewer shows storms The Tanzania Meteorological Authority publishes the official weather warnings and storm information for Tanzania. The Storm Tracks layer on the RainViewer map shows current position, past path, forecast path, and the cone of probable tracks. RainViewer does not replace official warnings. - See the full storm path Tap any point on the path to see wind speed, category and direction at that point. - Read the category in one place Open any storm to see its category and intensity. - Get a notification when a storm approaches RainViewer sends a Tropical Storm Alert when a storm approaches your area. ## When is cyclone season in Tanzania? Cyclone season in Tanzania runs from about mid-November to late April, according to Météo-France La Réunion. A cyclone starts as a cluster of thunderstorms over warm ocean water. Warm, moist air rises from the sea surface. The air pressure near the surface drops, and more air flows in. The rotation of the Earth makes this air spin, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere. Weak winds high in the atmosphere let the system organise. A system with a closed circulation is called a tropical depression. It becomes a tropical storm when its winds strengthen, and a regional warning centre gives it a name. It becomes a cyclone when its winds reach cyclone strength. Sea temperatures around Tanzania are highest in the southern summer. This is the time of the most storm activity. Cyclones often form over the warm water of the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar and in the Mozambique Channel. Cyclones in the Mozambique Channel usually pass south of Tanzania. Weaker systems can bring wind and rain to the southern coast. ## Storms in nearby regions Looking for storms near Tanzania? See the cyclone trackers for Mozambique, Malawi, the Comoros, or open the tracker for all regions. - [Mozambique](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/mozambique.html) - [Malawi](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/malawi.html) - [Comoros](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/comoros.html) [Cyclone tracker for all storms →](https://www.rainviewer.com/uk/storm-tracker/cyclones/) ## Cyclone Strength, From Depression To Super Cyclone - Depression (31–49 km/h) A low-pressure area with organised rain. No name yet. - Deep Depression (50–61 km/h) Heavy rain over a wide area, rough seas. - Cyclonic Storm (62–88 km/h) The storm gets a name. Fallen branches, flooding in low-lying areas. - Severe Cyclonic Storm (89–117 km/h) Damage to thatched roofs and power lines, coastal flooding. - Very Severe Cyclonic Storm (118–166 km/h) Roof damage to buildings, uprooted trees, storm surge on exposed coasts. - Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm (167–221 km/h) Serious structural damage, communication and power lines down over a wide area. - Super Cyclonic Storm (222 km/h or higher) Widespread destruction and major storm surge along the coast. ## FAQ ### Where can I see current cyclones near Tanzania? The cyclone tracker map on this RainViewer page shows current storm tracks near Tanzania, and the list under the map names each active storm near Tanzania. When no storm is active, the list says so and links to storms in other regions. Past storms near Tanzania are listed further down the page. ### When is cyclone season in Tanzania, and which months are busiest? Cyclone season in Tanzania runs from about mid-November to late April, according to Météo-France La Réunion, the regional warning centre for the south-west Indian Ocean. The busiest months fall inside this period. Cyclones in the Mozambique Channel usually pass south of Tanzania. Weaker systems can bring wind and rain to the southern coast. ### Which official source issues cyclone warnings for Tanzania? The Tanzania Meteorological Authority publishes the official weather warnings for Tanzania, and Météo-France La Réunion publishes forecasts and advisories for every active storm in the south-west Indian Ocean basin. RainViewer shows storm tracks on a map and does not replace official warnings. Météo-France is the source for official basin forecasts. ### What does the forecast cone show on the Tanzania map? The forecast cone on the RainViewer map shows the probable track of the centre of a storm during the forecast period. The cone does not show how far wind, rain, or storm surge reach from the centre, so areas outside the cone can still have storm effects. The cone is part of the Storm Tracks layer, together with the current position, the past path, and the forecast path. ### Where can I see rain radar for Tanzania? RainViewer shows rain radar for Tanzania, and the Tanzania weather radar page lists radar coverage and links to city radar pages. RainViewer updates radar every 5 minutes. Radar shows rain inside a storm. The Storm Tracks layer shows where the storm is moving.