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Arusha, Tanzania · Equatorial tropical

Arusha: best months to visit

February (8.9/10) · April (7.2/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 3.37°S · 36.68°E
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February
Depends on your goals
8.9/10
☀️ Feb
Top score (8.9/10)
🌤️ Sep
Alt. (8.8/10)
Apr
Plus rude (7.2/10)
🏛️ Heritage🌦️ Moderate rain
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Decide

When to visit Arusha?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Arusha, February and September clearly stand out. April concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 February · 8.9 September · 8.8 October · 8.8 January · 8.5 April · 7.2
8.5
Jan
8.9
Feb
8.4
Mar
7.2
Apr
7.8
May
8.1
Jun
8.1
Jul
8.2
Aug
8.8
Sep
8.8
Oct
8.4
Nov
8.2
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Arusha offers 12 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.9 in February vs 7.2 in April.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

Compare the 12 months By your project

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 12 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →16°C27°C22%4.0mm7.5h8.5/10Best period
☀️ February →16°C28°C17%3.4mm8.0h8.9/10Best period
☀️ March →17°C27°C26%6.1mm7.2h8.4/10Best period
⛅ April →17°C24°C53%9.8mm5.3h7.2/10Best period
☀️ May →16°C22°C23%4.4mm6.5h7.8/10Best period
☀️ June →14°C21°C11%1.3mm7.5h8.1/10Best period
☀️ July →14°C21°C11%1.2mm7.6h8.1/10Best period
☀️ August →14°C22°C10%0.9mm7.7h8.2/10Best period
☀️ September →14°C25°C7%0.9mm8.5h8.8/10Best period
☀️ October →16°C26°C12%2.0mm8.1h8.8/10Best period
☀️ November →16°C26°C23%3.9mm7.2h8.4/10Best period
☀️ December →16°C26°C25%4.4mm7.1h8.2/10Best period
☀️ January
8.5/10
T°16°C / 27°C
Rain %22%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ February
8.9/10
T°16°C / 28°C
Rain %17%
Sun8.0h
Best period
☀️ March
8.4/10
T°17°C / 27°C
Rain %26%
Sun7.2h
Best period
⛅ April
7.2/10
T°17°C / 24°C
Rain %53%
Sun5.3h
Best period
☀️ May
7.8/10
T°16°C / 22°C
Rain %23%
Sun6.5h
Best period
☀️ June
8.1/10
T°14°C / 21°C
Rain %11%
Sun7.5h
Best period
☀️ July
8.1/10
T°14°C / 21°C
Rain %11%
Sun7.6h
Best period
☀️ August
8.2/10
T°14°C / 22°C
Rain %10%
Sun7.7h
Best period
☀️ September
8.8/10
T°14°C / 25°C
Rain %7%
Sun8.5h
Best period
☀️ October
8.8/10
T°16°C / 26°C
Rain %12%
Sun8.1h
Best period
☀️ November
8.4/10
T°16°C / 26°C
Rain %23%
Sun7.2h
Best period
☀️ December
8.2/10
T°16°C / 26°C
Rain %25%
Sun7.1h
Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Dec
Good transition
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Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (February)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.7 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
14°C · Pleasant
☔ Rain
17% · 3.4 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.0h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Arusha

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min14°16°18°20°22°24°26°201620172018201920202021202220232024202525.3° — decade peak (2016)+0.07°C / decade
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For your trip

A few angles depending on what kind of trip you are planning.

🏛️ Heritage🍴 Gastronomy☔ Indoor sights
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a city break.

Country · Tanzania

🗣️LanguageSwahili
💶CurrencyShilling tanzanien (TSh)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 21°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 53%

🏛️ City break

📅Tourist peak seasonJune → August
☔Indoor sights ⓘYear-round
🚇Public transportGood
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Location

Where is Arusha ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.9 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
3.37°S · 36.68°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Arusha?
September is the best month with 25.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days. The months of September & February offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Arusha get in September?
Arusha averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Arusha?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Arusha in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 25.0°C.
Is Arusha good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Arusha scores 8.1/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 8.5/10.
When should you avoid Arusha?
April is the most difficult month to visit Arusha, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.