Arusha Region

Arusha Region Weather in February

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

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Moshi Karatu Arusha City

Considering a trip to Arusha Region, Tanzania this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Arusha Region in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Moshi. On average, February is the warmest month of the year in Arusha Region, Tanzania. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arusha Region, Tanzania, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 74 mm (2.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Karatu with 227 mm (8.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Arusha Region in February

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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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Arusha Region, Tanzania?

Temperature range in Arusha Region (February)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (February)

Moshi

In February Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
203 mm (8 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Moshi →

Karatu

In February Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Karatu →

Arusha City

In February Arusha City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Arusha City →

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In our records: Tanzania February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Tanzania in our climate database (2002 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest February day in Tanzania reached 40°C (104°F) in Kwangwazi on February 3, 2014.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Karatu 28°C (82°F) 16°C (61°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Arusha City 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)

Arusha Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Arusha Region, Tanzania generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Moshi sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 17°C (63°F).

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

In Moshi, the average daytime high in February is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Rainfall in Arusha Region, Tanzania peaks during February. Moshi averages roughly 203 mm (8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Arusha Region, Tanzania with often unpleasant weather in Moshi.

On average, the best time to visit Arusha Region, Tanzania is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Moshi. On the other hand, the weather in March tends to be poor.

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