When is the best time to go to Dodoma

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Dodoma, 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.

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Dodoma weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Dodoma 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

Dodoma January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 133mm 7.4hrs 13.2hrs

The climate in Dodoma during January can be summarized as warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dodoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Dodoma and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Dodoma February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 116mm 7.9hrs 13hrs

February in Dodoma is generally damp with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dodoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Dodoma and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 116mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Dodoma March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 106mm 7.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Dodoma is characteristically warm, humid and damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dodoma for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Dodoma and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Dodoma April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 59mm 7hrs 12.7hrs

Dodoma's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Dodoma.

April is in the fall / autumn in Dodoma and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in April »

May

Dodoma May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 5mm 7.6hrs 12.6hrs

May is a very dry, humid month in Dodoma and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Dodoma and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Dodoma June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 8.7hrs 13.2hrs

Dodoma's weather in June is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some very good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Dodoma and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Dodoma with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in June »

July

Dodoma July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 0mm 8.6hrs 13hrs

July in Dodoma is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Dodoma and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in July »

August

Dodoma August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 0mm 8.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Dodoma is characteristically warm and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Dodoma and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in August »

September

Dodoma September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 0mm 8.9hrs 12.7hrs

Dodoma's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Dodoma and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in September »

October

Dodoma October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 2mm 9.3hrs 12.6hrs

October is a very dry month in Dodoma and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Dodoma and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Dodoma November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 27mm 8.9hrs 13.2hrs

The climate in Dodoma during November can be summarized as hot and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Dodoma, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Dodoma and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a 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 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in November »

December

Dodoma December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 123mm 7.9hrs 13hrs

December in Dodoma is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Dodoma for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Dodoma and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Dodoma with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Dodoma weather in December »

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Dodoma weather statistics
Hottest month: November 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: June 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: October 9.3hrs
Coldest month: July 24.6°C 76.3°F
Wettest month: January 133mm 5.2ins
Warmest sea: March 29.4°C 84.9°F
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