Climate normals · 1970–2000
Arusha Climate
Arusha is a city in Tanzania (26) with a population of about 617,631. Its average annual temperature is 19.4°C (67°F), with roughly 890 mm of rain per year.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
890
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Arusha Climate
Arusha has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F) and receives about 890 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.4°C
Avg Temp
890
Precip (mm/yr)
Mar
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 70° | 67 mm |
| February | 21° / 70° | 73 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 132 mm |
| April | 21° / 69° | 243 mm |
| May | 19° / 66° | 119 mm |
| June | 17° / 63° | 19 mm |
| July | 17° / 62° | 9 mm |
| August | 17° / 63° | 9 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 10 mm |
| October | 20° / 68° | 24 mm |
| November | 21° / 69° | 95 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 90 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Arusha
The most comfortable months to visit Arusha are typically October, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is March (around 27°C high). The coldest is July (near 12°C low). April is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Arusha are typically October, September and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Arusha, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C and about 890 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is March and the coldest is July.
In March, the hottest month, daily highs in Arusha average about 27°C (81°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.