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
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Dodoma.
The city experiences its highest humidity in March, reaching 69%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
November has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 119 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
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