What’s the climate like in Arusha?
The current climate of Arusha features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 31°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 17°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arusha in recent years was 38°C in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 18°C in May 2023.
On average, Arusha receives 739 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Arusha?
The best time to visit Arusha for sunny weather is January through March and May through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arusha. 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 Arusha
The climate table of Arusha shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 39 | 83 | 174 | 73 | 17 | 6,6 | 24 | 21 | 54 | 101 | 65 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 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: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in January, February and March
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in June and July
- Precipitation: 739 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,6 mm in July, 17 mm in June and 21 mm in September
- Wettest months: 174 mm in April, 101 mm in November and 83 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Arusha
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arusha, 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 Arusha
This graph shows how much precipitation Arusha, Tanzania, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arusha
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arusha, Tanzania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arusha
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arusha, 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 Arusha
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arusha, Tanzania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Arusha by Month
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