Arusha, Tanzania Weather

Arusha,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
17°C
62.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 868 hPa

Feel like: 18 °C

Temperature: 17°C

Cloud: 86%

Humidity: 88%

Wind: E - 4 km/h

Visibility: 16.48 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
15°C / 27°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Nov
16°C / 28°C
Overcast
Sat
15 Nov
17°C / 29°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
17°C / 30°C
Overcast
Mon
17 Nov
16°C / 31°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
04:00 AM
15° / 17°
15° / 17°
Overcast
88% 9 km/h
05:00 AM
15° / 18°
15° / 18°
Overcast
82% 14 km/h
06:00 AM
15° / 19°
15° / 19°
Overcast
77% 19 km/h
07:00 AM
15° / 20°
15° / 20°
Partly Cloudy
73% 23 km/h
08:00 AM
15° / 21°
15° / 21°
Partly Cloudy
68% 28 km/h
09:00 AM
15° / 22°
15° / 22°
Partly Cloudy
64% 32 km/h
10:00 AM
15° / 23°
15° / 23°
Overcast
59% 34 km/h
11:00 AM
14° / 24°
14° / 24°
Overcast
53% 34 km/h
12:00 PM
13° / 24°
13° / 24°
Overcast
49% 34 km/h
13:00 PM
13° / 24°
13° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
48% 33 km/h
14:00 PM
12° / 24°
12° / 24°
Partly Cloudy
48% 31 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 25.0°C
  • Average low 15.0°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (17 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 63.53%
  • Days with precipitation 17 days
  • Highest precipitation 30 mm (29 October 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 24°C
  • Min: 15°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Arusha over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Arusha in the coming days

Rainfall in Arusha in the coming days

Arusha Climate Summary

Arusha features a Temperate highland tropical climate with dry winters (Köppen classification: Cwb), with an average annual temperature of 22.12ºC (71.82ºF), which is about -2.1% lower than the national average for Tanzania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 80.44 millimeters (3.17 inches) of rainfall, spread across 120.83 rainy days, accounting for 33.1% of the year.

Longitude -3.3869254
Latitude 36.6829927
Yearly high temperature 26.55ºC (79.79ºF)
Yearly low temperature 15.71ºC (60.28ºF)
Hottest month February 29.06ºC (84.31ºF)
Coldest month July 13.04ºC (55.47ºF)
Yearly precip 80.44mm (3.17in)
Days with rainfall 120.83 days (33.1%)
Driest month August (62.46%)
Wettest month April (76.76%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 28.09° / 16.36° 13.36 days
February 29.06° / 16.62° 12.82 days
March 28.63° / 17.48° 19.64 days
April 26.08° / 16.8° 21.82 days
May 24.27° / 14.98° 9.36 days
June 23.58° / 13.55° 1.91 days
July 23.65° / 13.04° 0.64 days
August 25.33° / 13.89° 0.55 days
September 27.21° / 14.89° 2.0 days
October 28.01° / 16.7° 7.36 days
November 27.4° / 17.26° 15.64 days
December 27.32° / 16.9° 15.73 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Arusha?

February has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 29.06ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 13.04ºC).

2. What should I wear in Arusha today?

For today's very hot weather in Arusha, with the high temperatures above 25ºC (77.0ºF), consider wearing:
- UV-protective sunglasses
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Loose and airy fabrics like linen or cotton
- Wide-brimmed sun hat

Temperature

Early
14°C / 16°C
Morning
15°C / 22°C
Afternoon
12°C / 23°C
Evening
13°C / 16°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 0
  • CO 0
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 0
  • O3 0
  • PM10 0
  • PM25 0
  • SO2 0
  • CH4 0

Sunrise / Sunset

03:09
15:25