Best months in Tanzania

Best Time to Visit Tanzania (2026)

Monthly weather guide for Tanzania — based on capital city climate data, updated 2026.

Travel window May, June, July, August, September Peak: September · 9.8/10 climate score
Months to avoid January, February, March
Quick answer

Plan your trip for May, June, July, August, September. Expect average highs near 29°C, lows near 17°C, and about 0 rainy days a month. Skip January, February, March when heavy rainfall sets in.

Peak score
9.8/10
September Climate score
Warmest month
32°C
November Average daytime high
Coldest month
16°C
July Average overnight low
Wettest month
18d
January Rainy days per month

Travel score by month

Each score weighs temperature comfort, rain, humidity, and outdoor conditions. Higher is better.

September · 9.8/10
6.9 Jan
7.3 Feb
7.3 Mar
8.5 Apr
9.6 May
9.7 Jun
9.7 Jul
9.7 Aug
9.8 Sep
9.4 Oct
9.1 Nov
7.7 Dec
Excellent (7–10) Mixed (5–6) Tough (0–4)

Month-by-Month Recommendation

Tap any month to open its full weather page. Cards highlight score, temperature, rain, and comfort.

January
6.9 /10

Good

28°C / 20°C 18 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
February
7.3 /10

Great

29°C / 19°C 13 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
March
7.3 /10

Great

29°C / 20°C 14 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10
April
8.5 /10

Excellent

29°C / 19°C 11 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
May Best
9.6 /10

Excellent

29°C / 18°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
June Best
9.7 /10

Excellent

28°C / 16°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
July Best
9.7 /10

Excellent

27°C / 16°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
August Best
9.7 /10

Excellent

28°C / 16°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
September Best
9.8 /10

Excellent

30°C / 17°C 0 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
October
9.4 /10

Excellent

31°C / 18°C 1 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
November
9.1 /10

Excellent

32°C / 20°C 4 rainy days Comfort Score: 10/10
December
7.7 /10

Great

30°C / 20°C 9 rainy days Comfort Score: 8.9/10

Climate normals

Compare the monthly shape of temperature highs/lows and rainfall before locking in your dates.

Monthly Temperatures

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Monthly Rainfall

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Season by Season

Season cards explain why scores rise and fall, with a representative month picked for each.

Spring

Avg score 9.4/10

Sep, Oct, Nov

Average highs of 31°C (88°F) with 2 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.4/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Spring. Temperatures are at their seasonal peak.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Summer

Avg score 7.3/10

Dec, Jan, Feb

Average highs of 29°C (84°F) with 13 rainy days per month. Climate score: 7.3/10.

This month falls at the middle of Summer.

Weather conditions this month are less ideal compared to other times of the year. Indoor activities or shorter outings may be more comfortable.

Autumn

Avg score 8.5/10

Mar, Apr, May

Average highs of 29°C (84°F) with 9 rainy days per month. Climate score: 8.5/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Autumn.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Winter

Avg score 9.7/10

Jun, Jul, Aug

Average highs of 28°C (82°F) with 0 rainy days per month. Climate score: 9.7/10.

This month falls at the beginning of Winter.

Weather conditions this month are among the best of the year, making it a popular time for outdoor activities.

Climate data based on long-term normals for the capital city.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best months to visit Tanzania are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is lower.

Consider avoiding January, February, March due to heavy rainfall.

Based on capital city data, Tanzania experiences average highs of 32°C (89°F) in the warmest month and lows of 16°C (60°F) in the coolest month, with about 71 rainy days per year on average.