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Tanzania in November: go or not?

Excellent time. Tanzania in November scores 8.4/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 6.37°S · 35.75°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Tanzania · November
8.4
19–32°
Temperature
17%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Eliott Chatauret via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in November

November is peak dry season in Tanzania. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (17.0% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if August (9.6/10) remains theoretically better.

November ranks 7 out of 12 months in Tanzania. Compared to October: +2°F daytime, 11 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in November

UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
12.3h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 23
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Is November the right month?

The best month in Tanzania is August (9.6/10), 1.2 pt higher than November.

See August →See all 12 months →
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)
Location

Where is Tanzania ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
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 November?
The average UV index reaches 9 in November in Tanzania (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.