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Arusha weather forecast — today & tomorrow

23°

Partly cloudy

High: 23° · Low: 14° · Feels like 22°

Rain expected around 10:00. Gusts up to 29 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 22°
16:00 · 23°
17:00 · 22°
18:00 · 21°
19:00 · 18°
20:00 · 18°
21:00 · 18°
22:00 · 18°
23:00 · 17°
00:00 · 16°
01:00 · 15°
02:00 · 14°
03:00 · 14°
04:00 · 14°
05:00 · 14°
06:00 · 14°
07:00 2% 14°
08:00 4% 15°
09:00 6% 15°
10:00 8% 16°
11:00 10% 17°
12:00 10% 19°
13:00 7% 20°
14:00 3% 21°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    22° / 13°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 33%
    Wind
    17 km/h E
    UV index
    8 · High
    Sun
    6:40 / 18:38

Details

Air quality
32 Fair
PM2.5 10 · PM10 13

Arusha's Climate

Arusha sits in northern Tanzania at the foot of Mount Meru near the Kenyan border, at an elevation of around 1,400 m that gives it a mild tropical highland climate, cool and comfortable year-round despite being close to the equator. Daytime highs are usually 22–27°C, with cool nights of 12–16°C. Its near-equatorial position brings two rainy seasons: the long rains (March–May) with heavier downpours and the short rains (November–December), which are lighter; between them come dry, sunny spells, especially from June to October.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Arusha?

The dry season from June to October is best: clear, drier and cool, and it is also the prime season for safaris in the nearby national parks.

What are the warmest months in Arusha?

January and February, during the short dry spell, are warmest, with highs of 25–28°C, though the altitude keeps it pleasant rather than muggy.

Does Arusha have two rainy seasons?

Yes, the long rains run from March to May with the heaviest rainfall, while the lighter short rains fall around November to December.

Are the nights cold in Arusha?

Yes, thanks to the roughly 1,400 m elevation, nights often drop to 12–16°C and feel crisp, so a jacket is wise, especially in the June to August dry season.

Nearby locations

Dar es SalaamMwanzaDodomaZanzibar

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