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Moshi weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Jun – Oct
Warmest month: Feb · 30°
Sunshine a year: 2,240 h
Rain a year: 573 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC+3
Elevation: 854 m

Climate in Moshi

Moshi has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. February is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while June is the coolest at 25 °C. With around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year, Moshi is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Moshi

The best time to visit Moshi is from June to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to September. The rainy season is from March to April; the wettest month is April with 127 mm.

Moshi through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Moshi in the dry season

May – Feb

Good

25–30 °C by day
6.1 h of sun a day
78 rainy days in all

Moshi in the rainy season

Mar – Apr

Fair

27–30 °C by day
6.2 h of sun a day
38 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Mar – Apr

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

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Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: June – October

Where to go in October

Air temperature29°CNight 18°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine6.7h / dayof 12.2 h daylightAll months Rainy days6days / month24 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 21°
Midday, 13:00: about 28°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
Evening, 20:00: about 23°
Night, 23:00: about 21°

06:1118:22

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 05:58–06:39 · evening 17:54–18:34
Blue hour: Morning 05:50–05:58 · evening 18:34–18:43

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.

October in Moshi compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 28° from start to end.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	28°	28°
Night-time low	17°	18°
Daylight	12.1 h	12.2 h

What is the weather like in Moshi in October?

In October, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Moshi.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 11 min06:11 – 18:22
UV index: 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 4 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 54 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
Few rainy daysweight 30 %89 %

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

Compare two months in Moshi

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

September has the better holiday weather in Moshi: score 88 against 80. In September, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days.

October vs September, Moshi
Month	October	September
Holiday weather score	80	88better
Daytime high	29°	28°
Night-time low	18°	17°
Sunshine	6.7 h	6.4 h
Rainy days	6	3better
Rainfall	24 mm	9 mmbetter
Muggy days	4	0better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Moshi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

70January30° · 7.2 h

In January, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 43 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in January

68February30° · 7.4 h

In February, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 37 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in February

52March30° · 6.5 h

In March, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 104 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in March

57April27° · 5.8 h

In April, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 127 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in April

63May26° · 4.9 h

In May, Moshi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 70 mm. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in May

79June25° · 5.0 h

In June, Moshi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 23 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in June

83July25° · 5.2 h

In July, Moshi is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in July

87August26° · 5.5 h

In August, Moshi is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in August

88September28° · 6.4 h

In September, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 9 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in September

80October29° · 6.7 h

Moshi in October

70November28° · 6.4 h

In November, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in November

68December28° · 6.7 h

In December, Moshi is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Moshi.

Moshi in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Moshi

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Pleasant 15–20°
Warm 20–24°
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 18°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 4 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in July (15°), the warmest in March (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in March; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) all year round except in March. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 128 days a year, mostly from March to April and from November to January.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 29°Night 18°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	70	30°	18°	7.2 h	8	43
FebruaryFeb	68	30°	19°	7.4 h	7	37
MarchMar	52	30°	20°	6.5 h	15	104
AprilApr	57	27°	19°	5.8 h	24	127
MayMay	63	26°	18°	4.9 h	15	70
JuneJun	79	25°	16°	5.0 h	7	23
JulyJul	83	25°	15°	5.2 h	6	18
AugustAug	87	26°	16°	5.5 h	5	15
SeptemberSep	88	28°	17°	6.4 h	3	9
OctoberOct	80	29°	18°	6.7 h	6	24
NovemberNov	70	28°	19°	6.4 h	11	52
DecemberDec	68	28°	19°	6.7 h	11	52

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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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Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Moshi

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 6.7 hDaylight 12.2 hShare of daylight 55 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.7 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Moshi, 55 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Moshi: 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.

OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 24 mm

In October, Moshi has about 6 rainy days with 24 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Moshi

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 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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Moshi

How breezy and how cloudy Moshi 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.

OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Moshi typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 54 %Sunshine 6.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Moshi: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Moshi

How often the day gets hot in Moshi (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 7Daytime high 29 °C

In October, Moshi has about 7 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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

Planning a trip to Moshi

Weather for your travel dates

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Moshi 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.

Moshi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
56
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
May half-term
May – Jun
66
Good
- 25 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
86
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
October half-term
Oct
80
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
69
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 9 h
Distance: 7,060 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.

Good to know: Tanzania

Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages: Swahili, English
Sockets: Type D, G · 230 V
Traffic: Drives on the left
Dialling code: +255
Emergency number: 112

UK plugs fit

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Moshi vs Arusha

In October the holiday weather in Moshi and Arusha is about equally good (score 80 vs 84). During the day Arusha is 1 °C cooler than Moshi. Arusha gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Moshi vs Arusha, in October
in October	Moshi	Arusha
Holiday weather score	80	84
Daytime high	29°	28°
Sunshine	7 h	6 h
Rainy days	6	6
Best time	Jun – Oct	May – Oct

Through the year

OctoberMoshi 29°Arusha 28°

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Ranking

Tanzania in October: the best places

In October, Moshi ranks 3 of 8 destinations in this country.

Arusha28°84
2Zanzibar31°27°84
3MoshiThis page29°80
4Bagamoyo32°27°79
5Ngorongoro Conservation Area23°73
6Dodoma32°67
7Dar es Salaam32°27°51
8Tanga30°27°44

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Frequently asked questions about Moshi

When is the best time to visit Moshi?

The best time to visit Moshi is from June to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Moshi?

February is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 19 °C. June is the coolest month at 25 °C.

When does it rain most in Moshi?

The rainy season is from March to April; the wettest month is April with 127 mm. The driest month is September with 9 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Moshi get?

Moshi gets around 2,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.4 hours a day; in May there are 4.9 hours a day.

What time zone is Moshi in?

Moshi is on UTC+3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Moshi?

A nonstop flight from London to Moshi takes about 9 h, for a straight-line distance of about 7,060 km.

Which school holidays are best for Moshi?

Moshi has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 86) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 56). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 66, summer holidays 86, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 69.