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Arusha City Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Arusha City is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It receives a reasonable amount of rainfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Arusha City remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 26°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 14°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Arusha City has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 759 mm of rainfall annually. Arusha City can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 128 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 4.2 mm of rainfall, spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Arusha City Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Arusha City

Sat   Dec 21
24°C | 17°C
E 3 m/s
15 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Sun   Dec 22
27°C | 17°C
SE 4 m/s
1.9 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Mon   Dec 23
25°C | 17°C
NE 3 m/s
2.5 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Arusha City in Tanzania

During the months of June and July you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

The best time to visit is during the drier months: June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Arusha City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Arusha City?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Arusha City?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 26°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Arusha City?
    April tops the wettest month list with 128 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Arusha City?
    July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.