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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.

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
30.6°C
28.3°C
26.1°C
26.1°C
26.1°C
27.8°C
29.4°C
30.6°C
29.4°C
28.9°C

Day temperature

JA
30°C
FE
31.1°C
MR
30.6°C
AP
28.3°C
MY
26.1°C
JN
26.1°C
JL
26.1°C
AU
27.8°C
SE
29.4°C
OC
30.6°C
NV
29.4°C
DE
28.9°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
17.2°C
15.6°C
14.4°C
13.3°C
13.9°C
15°C
16.1°C
17.2°C
17.8°C

Night temperature

JA
17.2°C
FE
17.7°C
MR
17.8°C
AP
17.2°C
MR
15.6°C
JN
14.4°C
JL
13.3°C
AU
13.9°C
SE
15°C
OC
16.1°C
NV
17.2°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

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
5°C – 10°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
5°C – 10°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
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

1.97
1.97
3.94
5.91
7.87
0.79
0.79
0.79
1.97
3.94
5.91
3.94

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
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.

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

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

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
2.0
FE
1.6
MA
3.4
AP
7.5
MY
4.7
JN
1.5
JL
0.8
AU
0.7
SE
0.9
OC
1.8
NV
2.7
DE
1.9
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.