Weather & climate FAQ — Tanzania
Answers to the most-searched weather and climate questions about Tanzania, from 2020–2024 daily observations across 1 city.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Tanzania?
Climolog covers 1 city in Tanzania with 2020–2024 daily weather observations. Typical monthly highs range from 28.7°C (in August) to 30.9°C (in March); see each city's page for day-by-day history and month-by-month averages.
What is the climate in Tanzania by month?
Across Tanzania, the hottest month is March (avg high 30.9°C) and the coldest is August (avg low 21.5°C). For the full month-by-month breakdown across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Tanzania.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
The best months to visit Tanzania are July, June, August — the highest travel-comfort scores across the country's cities (comfortable temperatures, low rainfall, and good sunshine). See the month-by-month ranking for Tanzania for the best city in each month.
What is the hottest month in Tanzania?
March is the hottest month, averaging a high of 30.9°C across Tanzania's cities. See March climate details.
What is the coldest month in Tanzania?
August is the coldest month, averaging a low of 21.5°C across Tanzania's cities. See August climate details.
What is the wettest month in Tanzania?
April is the wettest month, averaging about 364.5 mm of rain per month across Tanzania's cities. See April climate details.
What is the driest month in Tanzania?
July is the driest month, averaging about 23.8 mm of rain per month across Tanzania's cities. See July climate details.
When is the rainy season in Tanzania?
The wettest months in Tanzania are March, April, November, which together form the main rainy season. Travel is usually drier and more comfortable in July.
Which city in Tanzania has the best weather?
Among Tanzania's cities, Dar es Salaam has the best weather — its best month is July (travel-comfort score 91/100). See its best-time-to-visit guide.
How many cities does Climolog cover in Tanzania?
Climolog covers 1 city in Tanzania with 2020–2024 daily weather data. Browse them all on the Tanzania hub.
Best time to visit by month
Best time to visit in July Best time to visit in June Best time to visit in August
Each links to the month hub listing every city whose single best-weather month is that month.