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<br>°F<br>°C<br>°F<br>mm<br>in<br>mm<br>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<br>°F<br>°C<br>°F<br>mm<br>in<br>mm<br>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<br>°F<br>°C<br>°F |
| | | | — | — | | _Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate._ | °C<br>°F<br>°C<br>°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._ | mm<br>in<br>mm<br>in |
| | | | — | — | | _Please note that temperatures on Mount Kilimanjaro can vary, and these values are approximate._ | mm<br>in<br>mm<br>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<br>°F<br>°C<br>°F<br>mm<br>in<br>mm<br>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<br>°F<br>°C<br>°F<br>mm<br>in<br>mm<br>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.
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