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Arusha Region Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to Arusha Region, Tanzania this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Arusha Region in October

Arusha Region, Tanzania is a region in Tanzania. October in Arusha Region generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Karatu to 29°C (84°F) in Arusha City. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Arusha City and 15°C (59°F) in Karatu.

To explore the conditions in Arusha Region, Tanzania in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arusha City with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Moshi with 63 mm (2.5 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) June23°C (73°F) July23°C (73°F) This monthAugust24°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 October

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

Temperature range in Arusha Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Arusha Region (October)

Moshi

In October Moshi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Karatu

In October Karatu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
14 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Arusha City

In October 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 excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
9.3 mm (0.4 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Moshi 27°C (81°F) 16°C (61°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Karatu 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Arusha City 29°C (84°F) 17°C (63°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)

Arusha Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Arusha Region, Tanzania generally has excellent weather conditions. Moshi sees daytime temperatures near 27°C (81°F), with nights cooling to roughly 16°C (61°F).

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

Moshi averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 16°C (61°F).

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

October is on the drier side in Arusha Region, Tanzania. Moshi averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Arusha Region, Tanzania. Typically, the climate in Moshi is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August, September and October offering mostly excellent weather in Moshi. The weather in March, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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