Climate of Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Arusha (Arusha, Tanzania). Population approximately 341,136.
Located in Arusha, Tanzania, Arusha has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 341,136. Monthly average temperatures range from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in July to 21.1°C / 70°F in March, with rainfall varying from 7 mm / 0.3 in (August) to 235 mm / 9.3 in (April) — about 878 mm / 34.6 in across the year. Arusha is the capital of Arusha. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arusha's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: June, July, August, September, October.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.6°C69.1°F | 70 mm2.8″ | — |
| February | 20.9°C69.6°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| March | 21.1°C70°F | 134 mm5.3″ | — |
| April | 20.3°C68.5°F | 235 mm9.3″ | — |
| May | 18.5°C65.3°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| June | 17.2°C63°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 16.4°C61.5°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17°C62.6°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 18.2°C64.8°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 19.6°C67.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 20.4°C68.7°F | 98 mm3.9″ | — |
| December | 20.4°C68.7°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arusha?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September, October. Arusha's warmest month is March at an average of 21.1°C / 70°F, and its driest month is August with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Arusha?
Arusha, in Arusha, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 16.4°C / 61.5°F in July to 21.1°C / 70°F in March. Annual rainfall is approximately 878 mm / 34.6 in, with the wettest month being April (235 mm / 9.3 in) and the driest August (7 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Arusha in March?
The average temperature in Arusha in March is 21.1°C / 70°F, with rainfall of about 134 mm / 5.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Arusha?
The driest month in Arusha is August, with about 7 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 17°C / 62.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Arusha?
The wettest month in Arusha is April, with approximately 235 mm / 9.3 in of average monthly rainfall.