Arusha, TanzaniaQuick decision
When to visit Arusha?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–25°C in September
🌧 Least rain
19% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
April (90%)
📅 Best score
8.5/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Serengeti & Ngorongoro safariJun–Oct — Big Five, Great Migration, spectacular crater.
Mount MeruJun–Oct — acclimatization trek before Kili, Kilimanjaro views.
Coffee plantationsYear-round — arabica coffee farming, visits and roasting.
Maasai MarketYear-round — Maasai crafts, jewelry, shuka fabrics.
Monthly climate data
Arusha weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 16°C | 27°C | 53% | 4.0 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 28°C | 42% | 3.4 | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 17°C | 27°C | 58% | 6.1 | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 17°C | 24°C | 90% | 9.8 | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 16°C | 22°C | 56% | 4.4 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 14°C | 21°C | 32% | 1.3 | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 21°C | 31% | 1.2 | 10.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 30% | 0.9 | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 14°C | 25°C | 19% | 0.9 | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 16°C | 26°C | 32% | 2.0 | 11.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 16°C | 26°C | 57% | 3.9 | 11.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 16°C | 26°C | 59% | 4.4 | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 24°C, 68% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 21°C, 31% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 26°C, 36% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 27°C, 51% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 19% rainy days and 25°C.
April is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 25°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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