When to go to Arusha?
Mount Meru, 4,565 m of forested slopes, stands over Arusha and sets the tone: this is where safaris to the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro crater are put together, over coffee and maps. Arusha National Park is close enough for a day among giraffes, colobus monkeys and buffalo. In town, the markets trade spices, coffee beans and bright printed cloth.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Arusha, aim for January to March, May to October.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Arusha
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9 | 119 | 21 | 69 |
| February | 11.3 | 104 | 22 | 71 |
| March | 11.2 | 137 | 22 | 70 |
| April | 9.9 | 159 | 20 | 61 |
| May | 9.5 | 56 | 20 | 69 |
| June | 9.1 | 50 | 18 | 68 |
| July | 9.2 | 32 | 18 | 69 |
| August | 9.5 | 34 | 18 | 71 |
| September | 10.2 | 26 | 20 | 75 |
| October | 10.8 | 39 | 21 | 77 |
| November | 10.4 | 158 | 21 | 64 |
| December | 10.9 | 208 | 21 | 62 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Arusha, the sunniest month is February, and the driest is September (about 26 mm). Temperatures peak in March (about 22°C). Over the year, an average of 1,123 mm of rain falls, and 9 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Arusha?
- Mount Meru (4,565 m)
- Arusha National Park
- ICTR (International Criminal Tribunal)
- Safari gateway (Serengeti, Ngorongoro)
Practical info
- Country: Tanzania
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