Best time to visit Tanzania

The climate in Tanzania through the year

When to go

Tanzania scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–October, with an average of 90 out of 100 in July across the 35 destinations Eddigo covers. Daytime highs in July range from 22°C in Arusha to 31°C in Kibaha. February and November are a fair alternative. The lowest average is in March (45), with daytime highs from 24°C to 35°C.

Where in the country

In July, the highest scores are in Mbeya (98), Sumbawanga (98) and Tunduma (98), while Tanga scores 64. The destinations do not all peak at the same time:

• July: Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Morogoro, Kahama and 18 more
• June: Dodoma, Mbeya, Tabora, Sumbawanga, Singida and 4 more
• September: Arusha and Moshi
• August: Songea

Warmest, coolest, wettest and driest

Over the year, Tanga is the warmest destination (daytime highs averaging 32°C) and Mafinga the coolest (24°C). Bukoba gets the most precipitation, about 1,910 mm a year, and Dodoma the least, about 570 mm. The highest-lying is Sumbawanga at about 1,850 m. The warmest sea is at Kigoma: 30°C in March.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. With Eddigo’s trip types, Tanzania averages 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday: June–September. Best in July: Geita (87), Sengerema (87) and Mwanza (86)
• City break: June–September. Best in July: Mbeya (98), Sumbawanga (98) and Tunduma (98)
• Hiking: July. Best in July: Sumbawanga (91), Katumba (91) and Tunduma (90)