Tanzania Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Tanzania over the year. What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Tanzania over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Tanzania in January

In January the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Karatu to excellent in Nungwi. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 23°C (73°F) to extremely high in Kwangwazi with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in January here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in February

In February the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Ngorongoro to excellent in Nungwi. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 24°C (75°F) to extremely high in Kwangwazi with 35°C (95°F). On average, this month is one of the warmest months of the year in Tanzania. So be prepared and make sure to dress lightly.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in February here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in March

In March the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Moshi to very good in Usa River. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 24°C (75°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 34°C (93°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in March here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in April

In April the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Dar es Salaam to excellent in Iringa. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in May

In May the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Tanga to excellent in Mto wa Mbu. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro with 21°C (70°F) to very high in Ruaha National Park with 32°C (90°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in June

In June the weather in Tanzania ranges from very good in Bagamoyo to excellent in Dar es Salaam. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in July

In July the weather in Tanzania is generally excellent. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 32°C (90°F). On average, this month is the coldest month of the year in Tanzania.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in August

In August the weather in Tanzania ranges from very good in Bagamoyo to excellent in Dar es Salaam. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro with 20°C (68°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 32°C (90°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in September

In September the weather in Tanzania ranges from very good in Dar es Salaam to excellent in Zanzibar City. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Kilimanjaro with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Kwangwazi with 33°C (91°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in October

In October the weather in Tanzania ranges from mixed in Mwanza to excellent in Nungwi. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Ruaha National Park with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in November

In November the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Mwanza to excellent in Nungwi. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Ruaha National Park with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Tanzania in December

In December the weather in Tanzania ranges from less favorable in Karatu to excellent in Nungwi. The temperatures range from high in Mount Kilimanjaro with 22°C (72°F) to extremely high in Kwangwazi with 35°C (95°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Tanzania in December here.

perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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