Tanzania · SpringMonth summary
Tanzania weather in April
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (9.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tanzania in April?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.
Our take: Tanzania in April: 82°F and 11.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Tanzania in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in April
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tanzania. Temperatures rise (28°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 66°F | 82°F | 57% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 66°F | 84°F | 38% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 66°F | 84°F | 45% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 66°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ May | 63°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ June | 61°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 59°F | 81°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 9.3/10 |
| ☀️ August | 61°F | 82°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 9.5/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 86°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 64°F | 88°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ November | 66°F | 90°F | 17% | 0.0in | 12.0h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 66°F | 86°F | 42% | 0.1in | 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 April, Tanzania averages 82°F, 47% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.0/10.
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Comparison
April vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 9.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -47%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tanzania in April
Is April a good time to visit Tanzania?
April is an excellent time to visit Tanzania (score 8.0/10). With 82°F, 11.2h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Tanzania in April?
With 82°F and 11.2h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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