Tanzania

Tanzania Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tanzania in April.

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Dar es Salaam Zanzibar City Nungwi Moshi

Planning a trip to Tanzania this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tanzania in April

The weather in Tanzania in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in Kwangwazi at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Kwangwazi and 14°C (57°F) in Mount Kilimanjaro. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Tanzania, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dodoma with an average of 50 mm (2 in) to heavy rainfall in Matema Beach with 612 mm (24 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Dar es Salaam.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Dar es Salaam gets approximately 154 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Tanzania in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tanzania.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Tanzania

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Tanzania?

Temperature range in Tanzania (April)

Precipitation variation in Tanzania (April)

Dar es Salaam

In April Dar es Salaam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
154 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dar es Salaam →

Zanzibar City

In April Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
pleasant
Climate in Zanzibar City →

Nungwi

In April Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
297 mm (12 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nungwi →

Jambiani

In April Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
154 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
280 mm (11 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Jambiani →

Moshi

In April Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Moshi →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tanzania in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dar es Salaam 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Zanzibar City 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Nungwi 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Moshi 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Mto wa Mbu 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)
Mwanza 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

Tanzania weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tanzania in April?

Expect poor weather across Tanzania in April. The popular destination of Dar es Salaam averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tanzania in April?

Dar es Salaam averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Tanzania get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Tanzania peaks during April. Dar es Salaam averages roughly 230 mm (9.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Tanzania?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Dar es Salaam, April may not be the ideal time to visit Tanzania.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. In contrast, April tends to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Tanzania.

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