Tanzania · AutumnMonth summary
Tanzania weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
18°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tanzania in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.8h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Tanzania in October: 31°C and 11.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Tanzania in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Autumn in Tanzania is often underrated: 31°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Tanzania averages 31°C, 6% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tanzania in October
Is October a good time to visit Tanzania?
October is an excellent time to visit Tanzania (score 8.6/10). With 31°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Tanzania in October?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.8h/day.
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