Climate ▸Forecast ▸December ▸January ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Dodoma Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Dodoma maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. 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 Dodoma remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in November. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 15°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Dodoma has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 503 mm of rainfall annually. Dodoma can be quite wet during January, receiving approximately 119 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 0.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Dodoma Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Dodoma

Sun   Dec 22
30°C | 20°C
E 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
31°C | 20°C
E 5 m/s
0.2 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Dec 24
32°C | 20°C
SE 6 m/s
2.6 mm
partly cloudy and thunder

partly cloudy and thunder

The best time of year to visit Dodoma in Tanzania

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Dodoma have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Dodoma?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Dodoma?
    The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Dodoma?
    January tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Dodoma?
    August is the driest month with 1 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.