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Arusha Region Weather in April

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

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Moshi Karatu Arusha City

Thinking about venturing to Arusha Region, Tanzania this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Arusha Region in April

Arusha Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. April in Arusha Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Karatu to 28°C (82°F) in Arusha City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Arusha City and 16°C (61°F) in Karatu.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 128 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Moshi with 243 mm (9.6 in).

Explore Arusha Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arusha Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Moshi)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March28°C (82°F) April26°C (79°F) May24°C (75°F) This monthJune23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) August24°C (75°F) September26°C (79°F) October27°C (81°F) November27°C (81°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arusha Region in April

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

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 Arusha Region

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

Temperature range in Arusha Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (April)

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
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Karatu

In April Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Arusha City

In April Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
19 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Karatu 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Arusha City 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 128 mm (5 in)

Arusha Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arusha Region, Tanzania in April?

April in Arusha Region, Tanzania brings unpleasant weather. In Moshi, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Arusha Region, Tanzania in April?

Average temperatures in Arusha Region, Tanzania during April range from a nighttime low near 18°C (64°F) to a daytime high around 26°C (79°F) in Moshi.

Does Arusha Region, Tanzania get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Arusha Region, Tanzania peaks during April. Moshi averages roughly 243 mm (9.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Moshi, April may not be the ideal time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania.

Generally speaking, June, July, August, September and October provide perfect weather in Moshi. In contrast, March tends to have poor weather conditions.

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