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Moshi, Tanzania · Equatorial tropical

Moshi: best months to visit

September (9.4/10) · March (5.8/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 3.35°S · 37.34°E
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September
Depends on your goals
9.4/10
☀️ Sep
Top score (9.4/10)
🌤️ Aug
Alt. (9.1/10)
Mar
Plus rude (5.8/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV☀️ Dry all year
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When to visit Moshi?

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

Verdict: In Moshi, September and August clearly stand out. March concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 September · 9.4 August · 9.1 October · 8.9 November · 8.8 ⚠️ March · 5.8
8.7
Jan
8.5
Feb
5.8
Mar
7.6
Apr
7.9
May
8.6
Jun
8.7
Jul
9.1
Aug
9.4
Sep
8.9
Oct
8.8
Nov
8.8
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Moshi offers 11 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.4 in September vs 5.8 in March.

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.

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.

✅ 11 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →19°C31°C12%1.2mm8.6h8.7/10Best period
☀️ February →19°C32°C11%1.1mm8.8h8.5/10Best period
🌥️ March →20°C31°C20%5.0mm7.7h5.8/10Decent period
☀️ April →20°C27°C39%9.2mm5.3h7.6/10Best period
☀️ May →19°C25°C29%4.0mm6.0h7.9/10Best period
☀️ June →17°C24°C7%0.8mm7.8h8.6/10Best period
☀️ July →17°C24°C3%0.6mm7.9h8.7/10Best period
☀️ August →17°C26°C3%0.6mm8.4h9.1/10Best period
☀️ September →18°C28°C2%0.6mm8.7h9.4/10Best period
☀️ October →18°C30°C10%1.5mm8.5h8.9/10Best period
☀️ November →19°C29°C15%2.4mm7.8h8.8/10Best period
☀️ December →19°C29°C14%1.6mm8.2h8.8/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Apr → Dec
Good transition
Mar
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (September)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
8.8 · Very strong
💧 Humidity feel
14°C · Pleasant
☔ Rain
2% · 0.6 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.7h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Moshi

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

T° maxT° meanT° min16°18°20°22°24°26°28°30°201620172018201920202021202220232024202529.2° — decade peak (2025)+1.30°C / decade
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For your trip

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

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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.

🎟️ Activities & tours · Moshi

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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 tropical stay.

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 · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘApril · 39%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Moshi ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 9.4 → 5.8 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
3.35°S · 37.34°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Moshi?
September is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 18.0°C lows, 8.7h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of September & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Moshi get in September?
Moshi averages 8.7 sunshine hours per day in September. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Moshi?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Moshi in September?
In September, overnight lows reach 18.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Moshi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Moshi scores 8.2/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains September with a score of 9.2/10.
When should you avoid Moshi?
March is the most difficult month to visit Moshi, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.