April Rainfall and Precipitation in Tanzania
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Tanzania in April.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in April: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions and islands in Tanzania
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Popular cities in Tanzania
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- Arusha City
- Bagamoyo
- Bububu
- Bwejuu
- Bwiru
- Chake Chake
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Grumeti Game Reserve
- Iringa
- Jambiani
- Karatu
- Kendwa
- Kibada
- Kibamba
- Kigoma
- Kilima Juu Pwani
- Kilindoni
- Kiwengwa
- Kizimkazi
- Kunduchi
- Kutani
- Kwangwazi
- Lushoto
- Mabibe
- Makunduchi
- Manyema
- Marangu
- Marumbi
- Matema Beach
- Matemwe
- Mbeya
- Mbezi
- Mbweni
- Michamvi
- Mkwaja
- Moshi
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Msasani
- Mto wa Mbu
- Mtoni
- Mtwara
- Musoma
- Mwanza
- Ndungu
- Ngorongoro
- Nkoanrua
- Nungwi
- Paje
- Pangani
- Pemba Island
- Pingwe
- Pongwe
- Pwani Mchangani
- Ruaha National Park
- Saadani
- Selous Game Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Sokon
- Songea
- Tabora
- Tanga
- Tarangire National Park
- Tukuyu
- Ubungo
- Ukonga
- Uroa
- Usa River
- Utende
- Verani
- Zanzibar City
Tanzania precipitation in April: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Tanzania receive in April?
With an average of 230 mm (9.1 in) of rain in April, Dar es Salaam's weather becomes notably unpredictable due to the frequent downpours.
How many days does it rain in Tanzania in April?
Expect around 17 days rainy days in Dar es Salaam during April.
Is April part of the rainy season in Tanzania?
No. April sits outside the typical rainy season in Tanzania, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in April in Tanzania?
Matema Beach is the wettest city in Tanzania in April according to our database, with average rainfall of around 612 mm (24 in).
What is the driest city in April in Tanzania?
In our records, Dodoma stands out as the driest city in Tanzania for April, averaging just 50 mm (2 in).
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