Climate normals · 1970–2000
Dodoma Climate
Dodoma is a city in Tanzania (03) with a population of about 765,179. Its average annual temperature is 22.3°C (72°F), with roughly 585 mm of rain per year.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
585
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Dodoma Climate
Dodoma has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F) and receives about 585 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.3°C
Avg Temp
585
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 74° | 135 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 121 mm |
| March | 24° / 74° | 114 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 56 mm |
| May | 22° / 72° | 6 mm |
| June | 21° / 69° | 0 mm |
| July | 20° / 67° | 0 mm |
| August | 20° / 68° | 0 mm |
| September | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| October | 23° / 73° | 3 mm |
| November | 24° / 75° | 29 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 121 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 Dodoma
The most comfortable months to visit Dodoma are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is December (around 30°C high). The coldest is July (near 13°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Dodoma are typically June, September and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Dodoma, Tanzania has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C and about 585 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July.
In December, the hottest month, daily highs in Dodoma average about 30°C (86°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.