Location & Surroundings
Kidau is a settlement in Mtwara, Tanzania, at 416 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masasi, 15 km to the east. The national capital Dodoma is about 600 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Masasi Airport, 11 km away.
Also known as: Kidoo
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 44' 0" S, 38° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 416 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,443 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:06
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kidau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kidau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.6 | 3.8 | 71 | 49 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 60 | 91 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 57 | 55 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 126.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 1.5 | 90 | 22 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 825.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.8 | 65 | 58 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 50 | 90 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 61 | 56 | 1,021.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 126.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 2.1 | 157 | 20 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 857.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 4.0 | 58 | 63 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 50 | 89 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 79 | 57 | 1,021.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 127.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.9 | 1.3 | 62 | 23 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 841.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.0 | 3.9 | 57 | 65 | 1,017.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 20 | 42.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kidau?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kidau today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kidau?
Local time is 08:06. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kidau?
Kidau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kidau?
DEM 416 m.
Where is Kidau located?
It is at -10.73333, 38.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kidau in?
It is in Tanzania.