TZ Moshi, Tanzania

When to Visit
Moshi?

Moshi, Kilimanjaro base camp — lively market town at the foot of Africa's roof, local coffee and morning light on the eternal snows.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -3.35°N 37.34°E
SeptemberBest month
82°FOptimal temperature
11%Rainy days

When to visit Moshi?

🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
64°F–82°F in September
🌧 Least rain
11% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
April (87%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10

Moshi weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌤️ January66°F88°F25%0.0in11.8h7.9/104.3/10
☀️ February66°F90°F19%0.0in11.8h7.9/104.5/10
🌤️ March68°F88°F42%0.2in11.4h7.5/103.8/10
🌦️ April68°F81°F87%0.4in10.0h7.0/102.4/10
⛅ May66°F77°F56%0.2in9.0h7.2/103.0/10
🌤️ June63°F75°F21%0.0in9.9h7.9/104.1/10
🌤️ July63°F75°F14%0.0in9.7h8.1/104.3/10
☀️ August63°F79°F14%0.0in10.7h8.5/104.4/10
☀️ September64°F82°F11%0.0in11.0h9.0/104.5/10
🌤️ October64°F86°F25%0.1in11.5h8.1/104.3/10
🌤️ November66°F84°F44%0.1in11.7h7.8/103.8/10
🌤️ December66°F84°F34%0.1in11.7h8.0/104.1/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 28°F, 62% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 25°F, 16% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 29°F, 27% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.3/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 31°F, 26% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

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Tip : April, May offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.

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Detailed weather by month

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the activity. For skiing: February (ski score 4.5/10). For hiking/suiner: September (9.0/10, 28°F).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 4.3/10. Cold temperatures (31°F max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In September, temperatures average 28°F. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
April is the wettest month with 87% rainy days.

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