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Tanzania's national averages run from 27 °C in July to 30 °C in October, with rainfall between 8 mm in July and 191 mm in January and 5.6–8.2 hours of sun a day. Against the default preferences (under 2.7 mm of rain a day, at least 6 hours of sun), the strongest months are May, June and July. Its 30 regions span 24–31 °C in annual mean temperature, so the national figure hides a good deal.
- Capital
- Dar es Salaam
- Region
- Africa
- TZ
- Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Area
- 941,734 km²
Best months to visit
When Tanzania shines
Climate at a glance · 10-year ERA5
A decade of weather, in one page
— daytime high— overnight low▬ typical range
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| Month | Average daytime high (°C) | Average overnight low (°C) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.0 | 19.9 | 19.0 | 30.4 |
| February | 28.7 | 20.0 | 19.2 | 30.7 |
| March | 28.5 | 19.9 | 19.1 | 30.8 |
| April | 27.3 | 19.6 | 18.8 | 29.1 |
| May | 27.2 | 18.3 | 16.7 | 28.7 |
| June | 27.0 | 16.7 | 15.3 | 28.4 |
| July | 26.8 | 16.1 | 14.8 | 28.4 |
| August | 27.9 | 16.9 | 15.5 | 29.5 |
| September | 29.2 | 18.0 | 16.6 | 30.5 |
| October | 30.0 | 19.3 | 18.0 | 31.7 |
| November | 29.7 | 20.0 | 19.3 | 31.6 |
| December | 28.7 | 20.0 | 19.3 | 31.1 |
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| Month | Rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|
| January | 192 |
| February | 138 |
| March | 182 |
| April | 173 |
| May | 47 |
| June | 10 |
| July | 8 |
| August | 13 |
| September | 19 |
| October | 48 |
| November | 108 |
| December | 169 |
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| Month | Sunshine hours (hr / day) |
|---|---|
| January | 6.4 |
| February | 7.1 |
| March | 6.6 |
| April | 5.6 |
| May | 6.8 |
| June | 7.7 |
| July | 7.6 |
| August | 7.7 |
| September | 8.1 |
| October | 8.2 |
| November | 7.6 |
| December | 7.0 |
— average▬ typical range
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| Month | Average wind speed (km/h) | Typical low | Typical high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 4.9 | 8.9 |
| February | 6.7 | 4.7 | 9.3 |
| March | 6.6 | 4.7 | 8.7 |
| April | 7.9 | 5.4 | 10.6 |
| May | 9.2 | 6.9 | 11.4 |
| June | 9.8 | 7.2 | 12.3 |
| July | 10.3 | 7.7 | 13.3 |
| August | 10.3 | 8.1 | 12.9 |
| September | 10.5 | 8.5 | 12.7 |
| October | 10.2 | 7.9 | 12.3 |
| November | 8.9 | 6.3 | 11.2 |
| December | 7.3 | 5.0 | 10.4 |
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What’s open · year round
Things to do in Tanzania
Everything below runs to a calendar rather than standing open — 2 things, each with its own window.
- At its best
- At its bestWildebeest calving (Ndutu and the southern plains)
On in January–February
Sources: asiliaafrica.com, discoverafrica.com
Opening seasons are checked by hand against the operators and parks themselves, not derived from the climate figures on this page. Last reviewed 2026-08-28. Dates move — confirm before you book.
30 regions
Tanzania, taken apart
- Arusha25–29 °C yr
- Dar es Salaam28–31 °C yr
- Dodoma27–31 °C yr
- Geita27–30 °C yr
- Iringa24–30 °C yr
- Kagera26–27 °C yr
- Katavi27–31 °C yr
- Kigoma27–30 °C yr
- Kilimanjaro24–30 °C yr
- Lindi29–32 °C yr
- Manyara25–29 °C yr
- Mara27–28 °C yr
- Mbeya26–31 °C yr
- Mjini Magharibi27–30 °C yr
- Morogoro27–32 °C yr
- Mtwara28–32 °C yr
- Mwanza26–27 °C yr
- Njombe21–26 °C yr
- North Pemba25–28 °C yr
- Pwani29–32 °C yr
- Rukwa25–29 °C yr
- Ruvuma25–32 °C yr
- Shinyanga28–32 °C yr
- Simiyu27–30 °C yr
- Singida27–31 °C yr
- South Pemba25–28 °C yr
- Tabora28–32 °C yr
- Tanga26–31 °C yr
- Unguja North27–29 °C yr
- Unguja South27–30 °C yr
Safety · 4 governments
What the governments say about Tanzania
Combined advisory · most-cautious-wins
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Highest level across 4 governments · Advisory last changed
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DE
Level 1Exercise normal precautions
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NL
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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US
Level 2Exercise increased caution
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Parts of Tanzania carry a higher advisory — up to level 3, "Reconsider travel". The governments concerned name a region rather than a boundary, so the carve-out is not drawn on the map and is not reflected in the combined level above. Follow the source links for where it applies.
Month by month
A year in Tanzania, in order
- JanJanuary28.0°C · 192 mm · 6.4 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 191 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 191 mm of rain and 6.4 hours of sun a day.
- FebFebruary28.7°C · 138 mm · 7.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 138 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 138 mm of rain and 7.1 hours of sun a day.
- MarMarch28.5°C · 182 mm · 6.6 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 182 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 182 mm of rain and 6.6 hours of sun a day.
- AprApril27.3°C · 173 mm · 5.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 173 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 173 mm of rain and 5.6 hours of sun a day.
- MayMay27.2°C · 47 mm · 6.8 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 47 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 47 mm of rain and 6.8 hours of sun a day.
- JunJune27.0°C · 10 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 10 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- JulJuly26.8°C · 8 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 27 °C with 8 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- AugAugust27.9°C · 13 mm · 7.7 hr/day
Around 28 °C with 13 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
Around 28 °C with 13 mm of rain and 7.7 hours of sun a day.
- SepSeptember29.2°C · 19 mm · 8.1 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 19 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 19 mm of rain and 8.1 hours of sun a day.
- OctOctober30.0°C · 48 mm · 8.2 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 48 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 48 mm of rain and 8.2 hours of sun a day.
- NovNovember29.7°C · 108 mm · 7.6 hr/day
Around 30 °C with 108 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
Around 30 °C with 108 mm of rain and 7.6 hours of sun a day.
- DecDecember28.7°C · 169 mm · 7.0 hr/day
Around 29 °C with 169 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
Around 29 °C with 169 mm of rain and 7.0 hours of sun a day.
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