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What’s the climate like in Tanzania?

The current climate in Tanzania features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 22°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Tanzania in recent years was 39°C in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in April 2018.

On average, Tanzania receives 1904 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in Tanzania is based on weather data from Zanzibar. Other places, like Serengeti National Park, Dar es Salaam or Ngorongoro Conservation Area, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Tanzania to get the full picture of the climate.

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Best time to visit Tanzania?

The best time to visit Tanzania for sunny weather is January, February and June through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Tanzania. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Tanzania

The climate table of Tanzania shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 32 34 33 31 30 30 30 30 31 31 32 32
Temp. min (°C) 26 26 26 25 25 24 23 23 23 24 25 25
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Precipitation (mm) 70 69 138 427 348 45 55 47 49 121 302 233
UV Index 9 9 8 7 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 32°C
  • Highest temperature: 34°C in February
  • Lowest temperature: 30°C in May, June, July and August
  • Precipitation: 1904 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
  • Driest months: 45 mm in June, 47 mm in August and 49 mm in September
  • Wettest months: 427 mm in April, 348 mm in May and 302 mm in November

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Average Temperature per Month in Tanzania

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Tanzania

Average Precipitation per Month in Tanzania

This graph shows how much rainfall Tanzania gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Tanzania

Average UV Index per Month in Tanzania

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Tanzania

Yearly Temperature in Tanzania

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Tanzania

Total Yearly Precipitation in Tanzania

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tanzania over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Tanzania

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Average Weather in Tanzania by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tanzania. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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