Climate of Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Point-value climate at Moshi (Kilimanjaro, Tanzania). Population approximately 721,018.
Located in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, Moshi has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 721,018. Monthly average temperatures range from 20.5°C / 68.9°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February, with rainfall varying from 12 mm / 0.5 in (August) to 257 mm / 10.1 in (April) — about 817 mm / 32.2 in across the year. Moshi is the capital of Kilimanjaro. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Moshi'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 | 25.1°C77.2°F | 54 mm2.1″ | — |
| February | 25.3°C77.5°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| March | 25.2°C77.4°F | 102 mm4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24°C75.2°F | 257 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 22.3°C72.1°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 21.1°C70°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 20.5°C68.9°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20.9°C69.6°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 22.1°C71.8°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| October | 23.6°C74.5°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 86 mm3.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.6°C76.3°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Moshi?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are June, July, August, September, October. Moshi's warmest month is February at an average of 25.3°C / 77.5°F, and its driest month is August with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Moshi?
Moshi, in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.5°C / 68.9°F in July to 25.3°C / 77.5°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 817 mm / 32.2 in, with the wettest month being April (257 mm / 10.1 in) and the driest August (12 mm / 0.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Moshi in February?
The average temperature in Moshi in February is 25.3°C / 77.5°F, with rainfall of about 42 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Moshi?
The driest month in Moshi is August, with about 12 mm / 0.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.9°C / 69.6°F.
When is the wettest month in Moshi?
The wettest month in Moshi is April, with approximately 257 mm / 10.1 in of average monthly rainfall.