Dodoma, Tanzania Weather

Dodoma,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
21°C
69.8°F
°C °F

Condition: Overcast

Pressure: 894 hPa

Feel like: 20 °C

Temperature: 21°C

Cloud: 94%

Humidity: 72%

Wind: E - 25 km/h

Visibility: 24.14 km

Weather forecast

Thu
13 Nov
18°C / 33°C
Overcast
Fri
14 Nov
19°C / 32°C
Overcast
Sat
15 Nov
18°C / 33°C
Overcast
Sun
16 Nov
17°C / 34°C
Partly Cloudy
Mon
17 Nov
17°C / 35°C
Overcast
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
16° / 21°
16° / 21°
Overcast
72% 43 km/h
06:00 AM
16° / 23°
16° / 23°
Overcast
64% 44 km/h
07:00 AM
15° / 25°
15° / 25°
Overcast
55% 43 km/h
08:00 AM
14° / 27°
14° / 27°
Overcast
45% 43 km/h
09:00 AM
13° / 29°
13° / 29°
Overcast
37% 42 km/h
10:00 AM
12° / 31°
12° / 31°
Overcast
32% 42 km/h
11:00 AM
11° / 31°
11° / 31°
Overcast
28% 42 km/h
12:00 PM
10° / 32°
10° / 32°
Overcast
26% 42 km/h
13:00 PM
9° / 32°
9° / 32°
Clear Sky
24% 41 km/h
14:00 PM
8° / 31°
8° / 31°
Clear Sky
24% 39 km/h
15:00 PM
9° / 30°
9° / 30°
Clear Sky
26% 39 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 30.93°C
  • Average low 17.7°C
  • Hottest day 35°C (17 November 2025)
  • Coldest day 0°C (21 November 2025)
  • Average humidity 50.0%
  • Days with precipitation 10 days
  • Highest precipitation 18 mm (19 November 2025)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 32°C
  • Min: 20°C
  • Total Precipitation: 0 mm

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

Temperature and possibility of rain in Dodoma in the coming days

Rainfall in Dodoma in the coming days

Dodoma Climate Summary

Dodoma features a Subtropical steppe (Köppen classification: BSh), with an average annual temperature of 24.07ºC (75.33ºF), which is about -0.15% lower than the national average for Tanzania. Annually, the city experiences approximately 95.89 millimeters (3.78 inches) of rainfall, spread across 112.27 rainy days, accounting for 30.76% of the year.

Longitude -6.162959
Latitude 35.7516069
Yearly high temperature 29.1ºC (84.38ºF)
Yearly low temperature 16.79ºC (62.22ºF)
Hottest month October 32.28ºC (90.1ºF)
Coldest month July 13.7ºC (56.66ºF)
Yearly precip 95.89mm (3.78in)
Days with rainfall 112.27 days (30.76%)
Driest month September (51.69%)
Wettest month January (77.72%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 28.05° / 17.89° 23.0 days
February 28.67° / 17.28° 19.45 days
March 28.37° / 17.49° 22.36 days
April 27.62° / 17.21° 16.73 days
May 27.32° / 16.09° 3.0 days
June 27.33° / 14.53° 0.27 days
July 27.45° / 13.7° 0.0 days
August 29.1° / 14.91° 0.0 days
September 30.92° / 16.04° 0.09 days
October 32.28° / 17.94° 0.73 days
November 31.92° / 19.17° 7.82 days
December 30.19° / 19.24° 18.82 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Dodoma?

October has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 32.28ºC) and July are the coolest (daily mean of 13.7ºC).

2. What should I wear in Dodoma today?

For today's very hot weather in Dodoma, with the high temperatures above 33ºC (91.4ºF), consider wearing:
- Broad-brimmed sun hat
- High SPF sunscreen for outdoor activities
- Ultra-thin, breathable socks
- Lightweight, loose-fitting shorts

Temperature

Early
17°C / 20°C
Morning
13°C / 29°C
Afternoon
9°C / 30°C
Evening
16°C / 22°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
15:32