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Dodoma weather forecast — today & tomorrow

29°

Light drizzle

High: 32° · Low: 20° · Feels like 28°

Rain expected around 18:00. Gusts up to 37 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now 76% 30°
18:00 75% 28°
19:00 54% 27°
20:00 23% 26°
21:00 2% 25°
22:00 · 24°
23:00 7% 23°
00:00 14% 22°
01:00 20% 21°
02:00 25% 21°
03:00 27% 21°
04:00 22% 20°
05:00 13% 21°
06:00 6% 20°
07:00 3% 21°
08:00 2% 22°
09:00 2% 25°
10:00 2% 25°
11:00 3% 27°
12:00 6% 30°
13:00 10% 31°
14:00 15% 32°
15:00 22% 32°
16:00 36% 31°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    33° / 19°
    Precipitation
    1 mm · 76%
    Wind
    24 km/h E
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    6:10 / 18:30

Details

Air quality
26 Fair
PM2.5 6 · PM10 7

Dodoma's Climate

Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania, set on the country's central plateau at about 1,100 m and deep inland, in the southern hemisphere, so its seasons run opposite to the northern calendar. It has a tropical semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh) with low, uneven rainfall. The short, concentrated rainy season (roughly December–April) brings showers and thunderstorms, with daytime highs of 28–31°C. The long dry season (May–October) is sunny with low humidity, warm by day and mild at night, easing to 12–16°C thanks to the elevation.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dodoma?

The dry season from June to September is best: sunny, dry and mild with little rain and pleasant nights, making travel and sightseeing easy.

What are the hottest months in Dodoma?

October to December are hottest, with daytime highs usually 30–33°C just before and during the early rains.

When is the rainy season in Dodoma?

The main rainy season runs from roughly December to April, with afternoon showers and thunderstorms, usually peaking in January to March.

Is Dodoma dry?

Yes, its semi-arid climate means low annual rainfall and a long dry season from May to October with almost no rain.

Nearby locations

Dar es SalaamMwanzaZanzibarArusha

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