Weather & Climate

Climate & Weather

Tanzania, located in East Africa, offers a diverse and captivating climate throughout the year, making it an excellent destination for travelers seeking safaris, mountain climbing, and beach holidays in Zanzibar. The country’s climatic conditions vary across different regions, so it’s important for travelers to plan their visit accordingly.

Tanzania experiences relatively stable temperatures throughout the year, thanks to its proximity to the equator. However, the country does have some variations in temperature based on the regions and the seasons.

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JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Day Temperature

86°F

88°F
87°F

83°F

79°F
79°F
79°F
82°F

85°F

87°F

85°F

84°F

Day Temperature

JA

86

°F

FE

88

°F

MR

87

°F

AP

83

°F

MY

79

°F

JN

79

°F

JL

79

°F

AU

82

°F

SE

85

°F

OC

87

°F

NV

85

°F

DE

84

°F

Day Temperature

30°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

31.1°C

Day Temperature

JA

30

°C

FE

31.1

°C

MR

31.1

°C

AP

31.1

°C

MY

31.1

°C

JN

31.1

°C

JL

31.1

°C

AU

31.1

°C

SE

31.1

°C

OC

31.1

°C

NV

31.1

°C

DE

31.1

°C

Night Temperature

63°F

64°F
64°F

63°F

60°F

58°F

56°F

57°F

59°F

61°F

63°F

64°F

Night Temperature

JA

63

°F

FE

64

°F

MR

64

°F

AP

63

°F

MY

60

°F

JN

58

°F

JL

56

°F

AU

57

°F

SE

59

°F

OC

61

°F

NV

63

°F

DE

64

°F

Night Temperature

17.2°C

17.7°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

17.8°C

Night Temperature

JA

17.2

°C

FE

17.7

°C

MR

17.8

°C

AP

17.8

°C

MY

17.8

°C

JN

17.8

°C

JL

17.8

°C

AU

17.8

°C

SE

17.8

°C

OC

17.8

°C

NV

17.8

°C

DE

17.8

°C

Possibility of Rain

32%
29%
37%
50%
36%
21%
17%
18%
16%
23%
40%
45%

Possibility of Rain

JA

32%

FE

29%

MR

37%

AP

50%

MY

36%

JN

21%

JL

17%

AU

18%

SE

16%

OC

23%

NV

40%

DE

45%

Amount

0.2
0.2

0.3

0.3

0.2

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.1

0.3

0.4

Amount

JA

0.2

FE

0.2

MR

0.3

AP

0.3

MY

0.2

JN

0.1

JL

0.1

AU

0.1

SE

0.1

OC

0.1

NV

0.3

DE

0.4

Amount

5.08

5.08

7.62
7.62
5.08
2.54
2.54
2.54
2.54
2.54
7.62
10.16

Amount

JA

5.08

FE

5.08

MR

7.62

AP

7.62

MY

5.08

JN

2.54

JL

2.54

AU

2.54

SE

2.54

OC

2.54

NV

7.62

DE

10.16

Kindly note that the temperatures and number of rain-free days provided are general averages and may have slight variations based on the specific region and year. For the most precise and current information, we recommend checking the weather forecast closer to your travel dates
°C
°F
°C
°F
mm
in
mm
in
Kindly note that the temperatures and number of rain-free days provided are general averages and may have slight variations based on the specific region and year. For the most precise and current information, we recommend checking the weather forecast closer to your travel dates
°C
°F
°C
°F
mm
in
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in

Kilimanjaro

As you ascend Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll encounter its diverse vegetation zones, each with its own unique charm and climate. From the Cultivation Zone to the Arctic Zone, the temperature fluctuates significantly with altitude. As you ascend to higher altitudes, the temperatures generally become colder, especially during the nighttime. Climbers should be well-prepared with appropriate gear to handle the changing weather conditions at different elevations.

Altitude (m)

1,500

2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

5,700

Day temperature

68°F – 77°F

59°F – 68°F
59°F – 68°F
50°C – 59°F

41°F – 50°F

32°F – 41°F

Day temperature

1,500m
68°F – 77°F

2,000m
59°F – 68°F

3,000m
59°F – 68°F

4,000m
50°C – 59°F

5,000m
41°F – 50°F

5,700m
32°F – 41°F

Day temperature

20°C – 25°C

15°C – 20°C

15°C – 20°C

10°C – 15°C

0°C – 5°C

0°C – 5°C

Day temperature

1,500m
20°C – 25°C

2,000m
15°C – 20°C

3,000m
15°C – 20°C

4,000m
10°C – 15°C

5,000m
0°C – 5°C

5,700m
0°C – 5°C

Night temperature

50°F – 59°F

41°F – 50°F
41°F – 50°F
32°F – 41°F
23°F – 32°F
14°F – 23°F

Night temperature

1,500m
50°F – 59°F

2,000m
41°F – 50°F

3,000m
41°F – 50°F

4,000m
32°F – 41°F

5,000m
23°F – 32°F

5,700m
14°F – 23°F

Night temperature

10°C – 15°C

5°C – 10°C

5°C – 10°C

0°C – 5°C

-5°C – 0°C

-10°C – -5°C

Night temperature

1,500m
10°C – 15°C

2,000m
5°C – 10°C

3,000m
5°C – 10°C

4,000m
0°C – 5°C

5,000m
-5°C – 0°C

5,700m
-10°C – -5°C

Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate.
°C
°F
°C
°F
Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate.
°C
°F
°C
°F

The rainy season on Mount Kilimanjaro typically occurs from March to May and November to December, with the wettest months being April and November. It’s essential for climbers to be prepared for possible rainfall during these periods and to check the weather forecast before embarking on their journey.

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Amount

50

50

100

150

200

20

20

20

50

100

150

100

Amount

JA
50

FE
50

MR
100

AP
150

MY
200

JN
20

JL
20

AU
20

SE
50

OC
100

NV
150

DE
100

Amount

JA
1.97

FE
1.97

MR
3.94

AP
5.91

MY
7.87

JN
0.79

JL
0.79

AU
0.79

SE
1.97

OC
3.94

NV
5.91

DE
3.94

Amount

1.97

1.97

3.94

5.91

7.87

0.79

0.79

0.79

1.97

3.94

5.91

3.94

Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate.
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in
mm
in
Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate.
mm
in
mm
in

Zanzibar

Zanzibar generally experiences two rainy seasons: the long rains from March to May and the short rains from November to December. The dry seasons are from June to October and January to February, during which travelers can expect more rainfree days and a better opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities on the island. It’s always a good idea to check local weather forecasts for the most up-to-date information before planning your trip to Zanzibar.

Day Temperature

JA

86

°F

FE

86

°F

MR

86

°F

AP

84.2

°F

MY

82.4

°F

JN

82.4

°F

JL

82.4

°F

AU

82.4

°F

SE

82.4

°F

OC

84.2

°F

NV

84.2

°F

DE

84.2

°F

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Day Temperature

86°F

86°F

86°F

84.2°F
82.4°F
82.4°F
82.4°F
82.4°F
82.4°F
84.2°F
84.2°F
84.2°F

Day Temperature

30°C

30°C

30°C
29°C
28°C

28°C

28°C
28°C
28°C
29°C
29°C
29°C

Day Temperature

JA

30

°C

FE

30

°C

MR

30

°C

AP

29

°C

MY

28

°C

JN

28

°C

JL

28

°C

AU

28

°C

SE

28

°C

OC

29

°C

NV

29

°C

DE

29

°C

Night Temperature

78.8°F
78.8°F
80.6°F
78.8°F
77°F
75.2°F
73.4°F
73.4°F
75.2°F
77°F
78.8°F
78.8°F

Night Temperature

JA

78.8

°F

FE

78.8

°F

MR

80.6

°F

AP

78.8

°F

MY

77

°F

JN

75.2

°F

JL

73.4

°F

AU

73.4

°F

SE

75.2

°F

OC

77

°F

NV

78.8

°F

DE

78.8

°F

Night Temperature

26°C
26°C
27°C
26°C
25°C
24°C
23°C
23°C
24°C
25°C
26°C
26°C

Night Temperature

JA

26

°C

FE

26

°C

MR

27

°C

AP

26

°C

MY

25

°C

JN

24

°C

JL

23

°C

AU

23

°C

SE

24

°C

OC

25

°C

NV

26

°C

DE

26

°C

Possibility of Rain

15%
13%
35%
56%
45%
11%
7%
5%
8%
15%
24%
15%

Possibility of Rain

JA

15%

FE

13%

MR

35%

AP

56%

MY

45%

JN

11%

JL

7%

AU

5%

SE

8%

OC

15%

NV

24%

DE

15%

Amount

0.078
0.063
0.134
0.295
0.185
0.059

0.031

0.028

0.035
0.071
0.106
0.075

Amount

JA

0.078

FE

0.063

MR

0.134

AP

0.295

MY

0.185

JN

0.059

JL

0.031

AU

0.028

SE

0.035

OC

0.071

NV

0.106

DE

0.075

Amount

2.0
1.6
3.4
7.5
4.7
1.5
0.8
0.7
0.9
1.8
2.7
1.9

Amount

JA

5.08

FE

5.08

MR

7.62

AP

7.62

MY

5.08

JN

2.54

JL

2.54

AU

2.54

SE

2.54

OC

2.54

NV

7.62

DE

10.16

Kindly note that the temperatures and number of rain-free days provided are general averages and may have slight variations based on the specific region and year. For the most precise and current information, we recommend checking the weather forecast closer to your travel dates
°C
°F
°C
°F
mm
in
mm
in
Kindly note that the temperatures and number of rain-free days provided are general averages and may have slight variations based on the specific region and year. For the most precise and current information, we recommend checking the weather forecast closer to your travel dates
°C
°F
°C
°F
mm
in
mm
in

An all year travel destination

Overall, Tanzania’s climate offers a delightful mix of temperatures, providing visitors with the opportunity to enjoy various outdoor activities throughout the year. Whether it’s an exhilarating safari, a challenging mountain climb, or a relaxing beach vacation, Tanzania has something to offer to every traveler.

"Awesome safari with an experienced guide."

Yasin is an excellent driver and a very experienced guide, who dicovers even the ear of a lion hiding in the grass in a distance of 50 meters. So we have been lucky to see a lot of animals. Therefore our Safari was an awesome experience. We also received lots of information about the animals, the National Parks, the country of Tansania and the people living there. Since he is very humorous guy, we had a lot of fun, too. Thanks Yasin for a very special and fantastic time.

"Just top notch. Great guide, brilliant driver and wonderfully positive to have around."

Can’t recommend Yasin highly enough. Endlessly informative with an almost sixth sense of where the animals are likely to be. Also a funny and ever positive travelling companion who contributed much to a family holiday of a lifetime.

"The most beautiful experience in our lives"

We had a three-day safari with Yasin. Yasin gave us a very warm welcome right from the start and made us feel very familiar and friendly. It didn’t feel like a tour with a guide. We felt that we were in good hands and were able to enjoy the safari. We particularly liked the fact that Yasin always involved us in everything. For example, we were able to decide when our day began or ended. Yasin was able to tell us a lot about the wildlife, but also about the culture and the country. He was in constant contact with his colleagues, which gave us a good opportunity to see the BIG5. The moment of our engagement was very special for us. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again, dear Yasin. Thank you for your support and the great picnic spot. You were so well prepared, always took care of everything and made our dream come true. We will never forget these moments and we will never forget you. Stay healthy and as cheerful as we got to know you. Kind regards from Bremen (Germany) Jessica & Brian

"unglaublich eindrucksvolle Reise"

Wir waren vom 26.7. bis zum 05.8. mit Yassin auf Safari. Alles klappte wunderbar, von der Abholung am Flughafen bis zum Ende der Reise. Wir erfuhren von ihm unglaublich viel über Land und Menschen und Tierwelt. Er kannte sich in allen Themen, zu denen wir neugierig waren, aus. Die Gamedrives in den Naturparks waren perfekt. Wir entdeckten unendlich viele Tiere und er zeigte uns nicht nur die Tiere, die viele Touristen ausschließlich sehen wollen, sondern die so unendlich artenreiche Tierwelt. Die Serengeti war natürlich extrem eindrucksvoll. Vor allem die große Tiermigration, bei der wir Dank Yassin einen Platz in der ersten Reihe hatten. Eindrucksvoll auch die Unterkünfte dort, so nah an der Natur und voller perfekten Service. Das ist wahrer Luxus. Das Auto und auch der Transport in ihm war komfortabel. Kurz zusammengefasst: eine unglaublich eindrucksvolle, sichere, individuelle, sehr inhaltsreiche und unvergessliche Reise. Vielen vielen Dank

"Wonderful and Committed guide with a huge passion for his work🦩"

My family and I were so lucky that we had Hussein as our guide! He were really passionate about his work, which resulted in us learning so much about the nature we went to, seeing a lot of different animals meanwhile having a truly comfy trip where you felt safe all the time☺️ I will truly recommend Hussein as a guide for your wildlife adventure 🍀

"Yasin is friendly,competent and attentive"

We spend ten days with Yasin in the Serengeti, Taranguire and Ngorongoro Crater. Yasin, our guide, was always optimally prepared and also discovered the animals that were well hidden. He kept the necessary distance and always showed consideration for the animals. We felt safe and in good hands. Thanks to Yasin we experienced a unique Safaritour that we will never forget. Jürgen and Sabine Preuß

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