AI-generatedDodoma at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 31°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,690 h
- Rain a year
- 529 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,125 m
Climate in Dodoma
Dodoma has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year, Dodoma is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 8.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 22°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 24°
- Night, 23:00: about 22°
06:1618:30
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:03–06:43 · evening 18:02–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:55–06:03 · evening 18:42–18:51
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 Dodoma in October?
In October, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min06:16 – 18:30
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 38 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %92 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Dodoma
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 8.5 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Dodoma, 70 % 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 Dodoma
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 October (UV 15).
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 Dodoma: 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, Dodoma has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Dodoma
How breezy and how cloudy Dodoma 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 Dodoma typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 38 % of the sky over Dodoma: mostly sunny, with about 8.5 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 Dodoma
How often the day gets hot in Dodoma (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, Dodoma has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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 Dodoma
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in December (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 37 days a year, mostly in January.
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 | 56 | 28° | 19° | 6.5 h | 17 | 136 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 29° | 19° | 6.9 h | 12 | 89 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 29° | 19° | 6.6 h | 14 | 108 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 28° | 19° | 6.4 h | 9 | 48 |
| MayMay | 83 | 28° | 17° | 6.6 h | 1 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 27° | 16° | 7.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 27° | 15° | 8.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 90 | 28° | 15° | 7.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 82 | 30° | 17° | 8.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 75 | 31° | 18° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 31° | 19° | 8.1 h | 4 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 61 | 30° | 19° | 7.2 h | 12 | 104 |
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
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Best time to visit Dodoma
The best time to visit Dodoma is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is January with 136 mm.
Dodoma through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Dodoma in the dry season
Apr – Dec
Excellent
- 27–31 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Dodoma in the rainy season
Jan – Mar
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Dodoma for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Dodoma
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Dodoma: score 97 against 75. In July, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. July has one rainy day fewer.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 75 | 97better |
| Day high | 31° | 27° |
| Night low | 18° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 8.5 hbetter | 8.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0better |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 0 mm |
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
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Dodoma month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
56January28° · 7 h
In January, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 136 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in January65February29° · 7 h
In February, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in February61March29° · 7 h
In March, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in March74April28° · 6 h
In April, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in April83May28° · 7 h
In May, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in May93June27° · 8 h
In June, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in June97July27° · 8 h
In July, Dodoma is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in July90August28° · 8 h
In August, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in August82September30° · 8 h
In September, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in September75October31° · 9 h
In October, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in October72November31° · 8 h
In November, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
Dodoma in November61December30° · 7 h
In December, Dodoma is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 104 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Dodoma.
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Dodoma vs. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
In October the holiday weather in Dodoma and Ngorongoro Conservation Area is about equally good (score 75 vs. 72). During the day Ngorongoro Conservation Area is 9 °C cooler than Dodoma. Ngorongoro Conservation Area gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Dodoma | Ngorongoro Conservation Area |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 75 | 72 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Tanzania in October: the best places
In October, Dodoma ranks 3 of 5 destinations in this country.
- Arusha26°87
- 2Zanzibar29°27°86
- 3DodomaThis page31°75
- 4Ngorongoro Conservation Area22°73
- 5Dar es Salaam30°27°66
Planning a trip to Dodoma
Weather for your travel dates
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Dodoma 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.
Dodoma has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59).
- 70
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 28 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 85
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 59
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 15 min
- Distance
- 7,280 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 Dodoma
When is the best time to visit Dodoma?
The best time to visit Dodoma is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Dodoma?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 19 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Dodoma?
Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is January with 136 mm. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Dodoma get?
Dodoma gets around 2,690 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 8.5 hours a day; in April there are 6.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Dodoma in?
Dodoma uses the time zone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Dodoma?
A nonstop flight from London to Dodoma takes about 9 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,280 km.
Which school holidays are best for Dodoma?
Dodoma has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 59). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 85, Summer holidays 92, October half-term 75, Christmas holidays 59.
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