Best Time to Visit Arusha
Tanzania · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Arusha are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Arusha sees its warmest weather in February, when daytime highs average around 28°C, and its coolest in July (around 21°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 864mm — April is typically the wettest month (~232mm) and September the driest (~9mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from March to May — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 15°C | 61mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 28° / 15°C | 53mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 27° / 16°C | 128mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 24° / 16°C | 232mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 15°C | 118mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 21° / 12°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 21° / 11°C | 12mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 12°C | 9mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 24° / 13°C | 9mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 25° / 14°C | 34mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 25° / 15°C | 96mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 26° / 15°C | 92mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Arusha?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Arusha are June, August and September, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Arusha?
- February is typically the hottest month in Arusha, with average daytime highs around 28°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Arusha?
- April is usually the wettest month, with around 232mm of precipitation.