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Tanzania weather

When to go · monthly temps & rain · a live forecast for every city

Tanzania

Right now in Tanzania's capital it's 29°, Fair. The best time to visit is usually June, July, August — mild and drier. We've put together the month-by-month climate and a live forecast for every major city.

Now, by city

Weather across Tanzania's cities

CityTodayRainHumiditySunriseSunset
Arusha24° / 17°Rain showers2.7 מ״מ61%05:4317:52Full forecast ›
Dar es Salaam30° / 24°Fair—53%05:4117:54Full forecast ›
Dodoma30° / 20°Clear sky—35%05:4117:53Full forecast ›
Moshi33° / 22°Light showers0.9 מ״מ33%05:4217:52Full forecast ›
Mwanza28° / 24°Partly cloudy6.4 מ״מ57%05:4317:52Full forecast ›
Climate by month

Temperature & rainfall in Tanzania

Multi-year normals (1991–2020) — the planning baseline. The table above is the live near-term forecast.

Jan28°Feb28°Mar28°Apr26°May25°Jun25°Jul24°Aug25°Sep25°Oct26°Nov26°Dec27°

Avg temp (°C) Rainfall (mm)Source: Open-Meteo climate normals 1991–2020

This week

Near-term forecast for Tanzania

The temperature right now in Tanzania's capital and the days ahead. For a specific city, see the table above.

Tanzania
29°Fair
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Questions & answers

Tanzania weather — FAQ

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Usually June, July, August — comfortable temperatures and less rain. It's also peak season, so prices and flights rise.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Tanzania?
January is usually the hottest (average 28°), July the coldest (average 24°).
How much daylight does Tanzania get?
In January about 12h 21m of daylight, in July about 11h 39m of daylight. The gap widens the further you are from the equator.
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About this page

Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Forecast: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0) · Climate: Open-Meteo (1991–2020)