Tanzania, Tanzania

Tanzania
Which Season to Choose?

Tanzania, from Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar — the Serengeti great migration and dream beaches.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -6.37°N 35.75°E

AugustBest month

28°COptimal temperature

0%Rainy days

Quick decision

When to visit Tanzania?

🌞 Best time overall

August

🌡️ Optimal temperature

16°C–28°C in August

🌧 Least rain

0% rainy days in August

🌧 Wettest month

January (57%)

📅 Best score

9.5/10

By trip type

Best time by type of trip

🦁Serengeti & MigrationJune–October — great migration, peak Big Five concentrations.

🏔️KilimanjaroJanuary–March or June–October — dry season, best trekking conditions.

🏖️ZanzibarJune–October or December–February — beaches, spices and Stone Town.

🌳NgorongoroJune–October — crater, flamingos and unique animal density.

👨‍👩‍👧FamilyJuly–August — safari + Zanzibar, classic family combo.

Monthly climate data

Tanzania weather month by month

Month	Min °C	Max °C	Rainy days (%)	Precip. mm/d	Sun h/d	Score
🌤️ January	19°C	28°C	57%	5.1	11.6h	7.6/10
🌤️ February	19°C	29°C	38%	3.7	11.9h	8.0/10
🌤️ March	19°C	29°C	45%	3.7	11.6h	7.8/10
🌤️ April	19°C	28°C	47%	2.6	11.2h	8.0/10
☀️ May	17°C	28°C	14%	0.5	11.0h	9.0/10
☀️ June	16°C	27°C	1%	0.0	11.1h	9.3/10
☀️ July	15°C	27°C	1%	0.0	11.3h	9.3/10
☀️ August	16°C	28°C	0%	0.0	11.4h	9.5/10
☀️ September	17°C	30°C	0%	0.0	11.4h	8.9/10
☀️ October	18°C	31°C	6%	0.2	11.8h	8.6/10
☀️ November	19°C	32°C	17%	1.0	12.0h	8.1/10
🌤️ December	19°C	30°C	42%	3.8	12.1h	7.8/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

Seasonal breakdown

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 28°C, 35% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time

Average 27°C, 1% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 9.4/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 31°C, 8% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 29°C, 46% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

Accommodation

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Activities & tours

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Monthly weather

Detailed weather by month

✍️ Our take

Best months in Tanzania

June✅ Excellent · 27°C

June is genuinely one of Tanzania's best months—you're looking at mild days around 27°C and cool nights at 16°C,…

July✅ Excellent · 27°C

July is genuinely one of Tanzania's best months—you're looking at cool mornings around 15°C and warm afternoons hitting…

August✅ Excellent · 28°C

August is peak dry season in Tanzania—you're looking at perfect safari weather with warm days hitting 28°C and cool…

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

August is ideal with 0% rainy days and 28°C.

January is the wettest month with 57% rainy days.

Yes, August is the best month with an average of 28°C.

In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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