Weather in October in Tanzania
Planning a trip to Tanzania this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Tanzania in October?
Tanzania offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Mount Kilimanjaro at 23°C to very warm in Kwangwazi at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kwangwazi and 13°C in Mount Kilimanjaro. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.For a closer look at conditions across Tanzania, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dodoma with an average of 5 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Kilimanjaro with 233 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Dar es Salaam enjoys close to 277 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Tanzania's conditions throughout the year, check out our Tanzania climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Tanzania, check out our Tanzania's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam
In October Dar es Salaam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Zanzibar City
In October Zanzibar City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nungwi
In October Nungwi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Jambiani
In October Jambiani generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Moshi
In October Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tanzania.
Is October the best time to visit Tanzania?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Tanzania with overall pleasant weather in Dar es Salaam. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Dar es Salaam. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Tanzania.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Tanzania? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Tanzania.
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