Best Time to Visit Iringa, Iringa, Tanzania
Iringa is at its sunniest and driest in May–November.
The best time to visit Iringa for sunny, dry weather is May–November — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.1°C / 62.8°F in July to 21.3°C / 70.3°F in November, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 148 mm / 5.8 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Iringa, Iringa, Tanzania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Iringa's climate is broadly mild oceanic. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 17.8°C64°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 17.1°C62.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 17.6°C63.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 19°C66.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 20.6°C69.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 21.3°C70.3°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Iringa?
The best time to visit Iringa for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is November averaging 21.3°C / 70.3°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Iringa's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Iringa?
The rainy season at Iringa, Iringa runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 39 mm / 1.5 in. The wettest single month is January (148 mm / 5.8 in).
What is the driest month in Iringa?
The driest month in Iringa is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 17.8°C / 64°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Iringa?
The least comfortable months for travel to Iringa — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, June, July, August. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 148 mm / 5.8 in in January, and the coldest month averages 17.1°C / 62.8°F.
Is Iringa climate different from Tanzania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Iringa figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Tanzania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Iringa specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.