When to go · Arusha, Tanzania
Best Time to Visit Arusha
The sweet spot for Arusha is October, September and August. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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October, September, August
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
July, June, May
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
April, December
Wettest is April (229mm)
Arusha weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 79mm | warm, some rain |
| Feb | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 129mm | warm, wet |
| Mar | 27°C / 81°F | 16°C / 61°F | 119mm | warm, some rain |
| Apr | 24°C / 75°F | 17°C / 63°F | 229mm | warm, very wet |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 61°F | 70mm | warm, some rain |
| Jun | 21°C / 70°F | 14°C / 57°F | 57mm | mild, mostly dry |
| Jul | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 38mm | mild, mostly dry |
| AugBEST | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 32mm | warm, mostly dry |
| SepBEST | 25°C / 77°F | 14°C / 57°F | 27mm | warm, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 27°C / 81°F | 15°C / 59°F | 26mm | warm, mostly dry |
| Nov | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 134mm | warm, wet |
| Dec | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 145mm | warm, wet |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Arusha plans around the seasons for you.