Climate of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Dodoma (Dodoma, Tanzania). Population approximately 218,269.
Located in Dodoma, Tanzania, Dodoma has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 218,269. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in July to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 140 mm / 5.5 in (January) — about 615 mm / 24.2 in across the year. As the national capital of Tanzania, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Dodoma's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.8°C74.8°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.5°C74.3°F | 123 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.8°C74.8°F | 117 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.1°C73.6°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
| May | 22.2°C72°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 20.9°C69.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.8°C67.6°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.2°C68.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.6°C70.9°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 23.1°C73.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24°C75.2°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 24.2°C75.6°F | 125 mm4.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dodoma?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Dodoma's warmest month is December at an average of 24.2°C / 75.6°F, and its driest month is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Dodoma?
Dodoma, in Dodoma, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.8°C / 67.6°F in July to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in December. Annual rainfall is approximately 615 mm / 24.2 in, with the wettest month being January (140 mm / 5.5 in) and the driest June (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Dodoma in December?
The average temperature in Dodoma in December is 24.2°C / 75.6°F, with rainfall of about 125 mm / 4.9 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Dodoma?
The driest month in Dodoma is June, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Dodoma?
The wettest month in Dodoma is January, with approximately 140 mm / 5.5 in of average monthly rainfall.