Arusha · WinterMonth summary
Arusha weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
61°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (8.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Arusha in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in February (8.1/10). September scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Arusha in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Arusha enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (8.5/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 61°F | 81°F | 53% | 0.2in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 61°F | 82°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 63°F | 81°F | 58% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 63°F | 75°F | 90% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 61°F | 72°F | 56% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 57°F | 70°F | 32% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 57°F | 70°F | 31% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 30% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ September | 57°F | 77°F | 19% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 61°F | 79°F | 32% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 61°F | 79°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 61°F | 79°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.4/10 |
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 February, Arusha averages 82°F, 42% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
February vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 8.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -23%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Arusha in February
Is February a good time to visit Arusha?
February is an excellent time to visit Arusha (score 8.1/10). With 82°F, 11.8h of sunshine and 42% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Arusha in February?
With 82°F and 11.8h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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