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When is the best time to visit Arusha?
In general the best time to visit Arusha is probably February, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are January, February, March, while the coldest months are May, June, July.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is January, February, March. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in February and it has 3 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is April, May, June with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Arusha in different months
This is the average weather in Arusha for each month based on historic data:
January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +30°C during February.
In April, May the weather is average. Expect around 53 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 158 mm in April.
Climate in Arusha
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Arusha for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°C | +35°C | +34°C | +31°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +30°C | +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +33°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +30°C | +29°C | +26°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +24°C | +26°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +14°C | +13°C | +15°C | +12°C | +9°C | +8°C | +8°C | +10°C | +12°C | +13°C | +13°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 65 | 63 | 69 | 80 | 81 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 67 | 67 | 70 | 70 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 60 | 56 | 100 | 158 | 90 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 58 | 72 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 23 | 22 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Arusha during the whole year:
The hottest month in Arusha is February with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Arusha looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Arusha is May with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 63%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Arusha during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is September with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 10 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is April with approximately 28 rainy days and 158 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha:
What is the hottest month in Arusha?
The hottest month in Arusha is February with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Arusha?
The coldest month in Arusha is June with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Arusha worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Arusha in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is February with +30°C and 3 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Arusha?
if you're looking to visit Arusha when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for April, March, May. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being September with only 10 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Arusha
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.