AI-generatedArusha at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Feb, May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Feb · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 496 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,415 m
Climate in Arusha
Arusha has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while July is the coolest at 22 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Arusha is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – February, May – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 26°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 18°
06:1418:24
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:01–06:41 · evening 17:57–18:37
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:53–06:01 · evening 18:37–18:45
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Arusha in October?
In October, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 11 min06:14 – 18:24
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 56 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %88 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Arusha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Arusha, 52 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Arusha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 16).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Arusha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arusha has about 6 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Arusha
How breezy and how cloudy Arusha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arusha typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Arusha: variable cloud, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Arusha
How often the day gets hot in Arusha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Arusha has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 26 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arusha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
PleasantOctober: nights around 15°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (12°), the warmest in March (17°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from October to May.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 78 | 28° | 16° | 6.4 h | 8 | 42 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 28° | 17° | 6.7 h | 7 | 35 |
| MarchMar | 71 | 27° | 17° | 5.9 h | 12 | 80 |
| AprilApr | 62 | 24° | 17° | 5.3 h | 16 | 112 |
| MayMay | 82 | 23° | 15° | 5.0 h | 6 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 22° | 13° | 5.2 h | 1 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 88 | 22° | 12° | 5.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 23° | 13° | 5.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 25° | 14° | 6.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 87 | 26° | 15° | 6.3 h | 6 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 26° | 16° | 5.4 h | 14 | 90 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 27° | 16° | 5.7 h | 12 | 58 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
3.37° S, 36.68° E · 1,415 m · Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Best time to visit Arusha
The best time to visit Arusha is from January to February and from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in March and from May to October and from December to January. Rain is most frequent in April and in November; the wettest month is April with 112 mm.
Arusha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arusha in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 25–26 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Arusha in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 27–28 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Arusha in autumn
Mar – May
Good
- 23–27 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Arusha in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–23 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Arusha for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Arusha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and September bring similar holiday weather to Arusha (score 87 and 90). In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 5 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 87 | 90better |
| Day high | 26° | 25° |
| Night low | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 3 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar, May – Oct, Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Nov
12 or more rainy days
Arusha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
78January28° · 6 h
In January, Arusha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 42 mm. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in January78February28° · 7 h
In February, Arusha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in February71March27° · 6 h
In March, Arusha is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in March62April24° · 5 h
In April, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in April82May23° · 5 h
In May, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in May87June22° · 5 h
In June, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in June88July22° · 5 h
In July, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in July88August23° · 5 h
In August, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in August90September25° · 6 h
In September, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in September87October26° · 6 h
In October, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in October66November26° · 5 h
In November, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 90 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
Arusha in November73December27° · 6 h
In December, Arusha is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Arusha.
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Arusha vs. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In October Arusha has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs. 72). During the day Ngorongoro Conservation Area is 4 °C cooler than Arusha. Ngorongoro Conservation Area gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Arusha | Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 87 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 26° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 6 | 14 |
| Best time | Jan – Feb, May – Oct | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Tanzania in October: the best places
In October, Arusha ranks 1 of 5 destinations in this country.
- ArushaThis page26°87
- 2Zanzibar29°27°86
- 3Dodoma31°75
- 4Ngorongoro Conservation Area22°73
- 5Dar es Salaam30°27°66
Planning a trip to Arusha
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Arusha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arusha has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 65).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 23 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 88
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 27 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h
- Distance
- 7,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Arusha
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
The best time to visit Arusha is from January to February and from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arusha?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 17 °C. July is the coolest month at 22 °C.
When does it rain most in Arusha?
Rain is most frequent in April and in November; the wettest month is April with 112 mm. The driest month is July with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arusha get?
Arusha gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.7 hours a day; in May there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Arusha in?
Arusha uses the time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Arusha?
A nonstop flight from London to Arusha takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,040 km.
Which school holidays are best for Arusha?
Arusha has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 88) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 65). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 88, October half-term 87, Christmas holidays 76.
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