Are you considering a trip to Arusha in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +28°C and about 2 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 20 rainy days and 81 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
81 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Arusha in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +29°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +31°C during the day and a minimum of +16°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 7% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +28°C.
Is Arusha warm or cold in October?
Arusha is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +26°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +15°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Arusha:
Climate in Arusha in October
Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+11°C
+14°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
20 mm
81 mm
283 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
72%
72%
76%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
0
Cloudy days
15
9
2
Rainy days
12
20
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +26°C to +28°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 81 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Arusha in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 48 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 94% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 35% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Arusha?
This is the weather in Arusha in October 2024:
1 October
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+29°C
2 October
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+30°C
3 October
☁️
+29°C
4 October
🌧️
+19°C
5 October
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+26°C
6 October
🌧️
+26°C
7 October
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+27°C
8 October
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+29°C
9 October
☁️
+29°C
10 October
☁️
+28°C
11 October
☁️
+28°C
12 October
☁️
+29°C
13 October
☀️
+31°C
14 October
☀️
+31°C
15 October
☀️
+31°C
16 October
🌧️
+30°C
17 October
🌧️
+30°C
18 October
☁️
+29°C
19 October
🌧️
+29°C
20 October
☁️
+29°C
21 October
☁️
+26°C
22 October
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+30°C
23 October
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+31°C
24 October
☁️
+29°C
25 October
☁️
+31°C
26 October
☀️
+31°C
27 October
☁️
+30°C
28 October
☁️
+30°C
29 October
☀️
+31°C
30 October
🌧️
+29°C
31 October
☁️
+28°C
In October 2024 Arusha had 10 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Arusha climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Arusha in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+25°C) and the highest in 2012 (+28°C). The driest year was 2022 with only 1539 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 3628 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in October:
Is October a good time to visit Arusha?
October is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.
Can you sunbathe in Arusha in October?
October is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Arusha rainy in October?
Arusha is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arusha in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Tanzania
Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.
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.
