TanzaniaWhat’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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 |
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: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in November
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 1271 mm per year, averaging 106 mm per month
- Driest months: 2,3 mm in June, 2,4 mm in July and 3,4 mm in September
- Wettest months: 328 mm in January, 303 mm in February and 234 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Dodoma
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Dodoma, Tanzania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Dodoma
This graph shows how much rainfall Dodoma, 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Dodoma
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Dodoma
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Dodoma, Tanzania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Dodoma
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Dodoma, 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.
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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.
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