Climate of Dodoma, Tanzania
Area-weighted average across Dodoma. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Dodoma, a subdivision of Tanzania, has a mild oceanic climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in November, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 119 mm / 4.7 in depending on the season (616 mm / 24.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3°C73.9°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 23°C73.4°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 22.5°C72.5°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 21.1°C70°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 20°C68°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| July | 19.2°C66.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 20°C68°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| September | 21.4°C70.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 22.7°C72.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| November | 23.8°C74.8°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Dodoma?
The best months to visit Dodoma, Tanzania for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The warmest month is November at an area-wide average of 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Dodoma?
Dodoma, Tanzania has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.2°C / 66.6°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 616 mm / 24.3 in, with the wettest month being January (119 mm / 4.7 in) and the driest August (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Dodoma?
The hottest month in Dodoma is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Dodoma?
The coldest month in Dodoma is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 19.2°C / 66.6°F.
When does it rain most in Dodoma?
The wettest month in Dodoma is January, averaging about 119 mm / 4.7 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 0 mm / 0 in.