When is the best time to go to Arusha
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Arusha, Tanzania. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Arusha
Arusha weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Arusha are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 64mm | 8.9hrs | 13hrs |
January in Arusha is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arusha.
January is in the summer in Arusha and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Arusha with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 64mm | 8.8hrs | 12.9hrs |
February in Arusha is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arusha.
February is in the summer in Arusha and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (60°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Arusha with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 144mm | 8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Arusha is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arusha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Arusha and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Arusha with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 339mm | 6.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
Arusha's weather in April is typically warm, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arusha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Arusha and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Arusha with around 339mm 13.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 169mm | 6hrs | 12.7hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Arusha and the temperature is generally warm.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arusha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the fall / autumn in Arusha and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Arusha with around 169mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 40mm | 6.2hrs | 13hrs |
June is a reasonably dry month in Arusha and the temperature is generally warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arusha.
June is in the winter in Arusha and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Arusha with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 21mm | 6.6hrs | 12.9hrs |
July in Arusha is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Arusha, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Arusha and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 16mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Arusha is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arusha, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Arusha and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 16mm | 8.2hrs | 12.7hrs |
Arusha's weather in September is typically warm and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Arusha, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Arusha and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 38mm | 8.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Arusha and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Arusha, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Arusha and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 126mm | 8.2hrs | 13hrs |
The weather in November in Arusha is characteristically warm and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Arusha for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Arusha and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 126mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 91mm | 8.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
December in Arusha is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Arusha.
December is in the summer in Arusha and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Arusha with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Arusha weather stats
| Hottest month: | March | 28.9°C 84°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | September | 16mm 0.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 22.8°C 73°F |
| Wettest month: | April | 339mm 13.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.1°C 84.4°F |
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