Tanzania Weather in December 2026: what to expect (5.4/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in December

Even in winter, Tanzania enjoys 30.0°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 42.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

December ranks 12 out of 12 months in Tanzania. Compared to November: −4°F daytime, 25 pts more rainy days, −0.9h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

muggy at times

16°

Daylight

12.4h of daylight

Air quality

good

AQI 22

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Is December the right month?

The best month in Tanzania is August (9.6/10), 4.2 pts higher than December.

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Context

Our verdict

Tanzania, country in East Africa: 60 million inhabitants, official capital Dodoma (but Dar es Salaam remains the economic capital). The most geographically diverse country in East Africa: Kilimanjaro (19,300 ft, Africa's highest peak), Serengeti and Ngorongoro (UNESCO, the world's most famous safari parks), Indian coast with Zanzibar , Lake Tanganyika (Africa's deepest).

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Tanzania

🗣️LanguageSwahili

💶CurrencyShilling tanzanien (TSh)

🚗DrivingLeft-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5

💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthNovember · 90°F

❄️Coolest monthJune · 81°F

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJanuary · 57%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)

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Location

Where is Tanzania ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Tanzania

Equatorial tropical climate with a 9.6 → 5.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

6.37°S · 35.75°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

August is the best month with 82°F highs, 61°F lows, 9.2h of sunshine and 0.0% rainy days. The months of August & June offer comparable conditions.

How many hours of sunshine does Tanzania get in August?

Tanzania averages 9.2 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 9.4/10.

What is the rainiest month in Tanzania?

December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Tanzania in August?

In August, overnight lows reach 61°F, while afternoon highs average 82°F.

Is Tanzania good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Tanzania scores 6.7/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 9.4/10.

When should you avoid Tanzania?

December is the most difficult month to visit Tanzania, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Tanzania in December?

The average UV index reaches 9 in December in Tanzania (very high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Protection essential.