The climate of Dodoma

The current climate in Dodoma features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 20°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Dodoma, Tanzania.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Dodoma in recent years was 43°C in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 19°C in June 2014.

Rainfall amount

On average, Dodoma receives 1271 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

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Best time to visit Dodoma?

The best time to visit Dodoma for sunny weather is May through November. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Dodoma. 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 Dodoma

The climate table of Dodoma 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) 28 28 28 27 26 25 25 27 29 31 32 30
Temp. min (°C) 20 19 19 19 16 14 14 15 16 19 20 20
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Precipitation (mm) 328 303 234 121 12 2,3 2,4 4,0 3,4 17 62 181
UV Index 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 8

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Dodoma, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Dodoma

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Yearly Temperature in Dodoma

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Dodoma, Tanzania. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Dodoma

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Dodoma

UV index chart

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

Average UV Index per Month in Dodoma

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Average weather in Dodoma by month

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