When is the best time to visit Arusha?

The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 70 to 77 degrees F with 8 to 10 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 81 degrees F on average, and June the coolest at 70 degrees F.

What is the rainiest month in Arusha?

April, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is September, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.

How warm does it get in Arusha?

July averages 70 degrees F by day and 56 degrees F at night, and January averages 79 degrees F and 60 degrees F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.

How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Arusha?

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Arusha: Best Time to Visit & Things to Do

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Best time to visit Arusha

The most comfortable months in Arusha are June to September, with average daytime highs of 70 to 77°F and 8 to 10 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month, averaging 81°F, and June the coolest at 70°F. April sees the most rain, around 26 days, while September is the driest with about 8.

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Feb81°61°15 d

Mar80°62°17 d

Apr75°62°26 d

May72°60°17 d

Jun70°58°10 d

Jul70°56°10 d

Aug73°57°10 d

Sep77°58°8 d

Oct79°60°11 d

Nov78°61°17 d

Dec78°61°20 d

Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.

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Arusha: common questions

When is the best time to visit Arusha?: The most comfortable stretch is June to September, when average highs run 70 to 77°F with 8 to 10 rainy days a month. February is the hottest month at 81°F on average, and June the coolest at 70°F.
What is the rainiest month in Arusha?: April, with roughly 26 days of rain. The driest is September, with about 8. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
How warm does it get in Arusha?: July averages 70°F by day and 56°F at night, and January averages 79°F and 60°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
How do I book tours, a hotel or an airport transfer in Arusha?: Everything on this page books through our travel partners: top-rated tours and tickets, hotels, car rental, airport transfers, an eSIM and travel insurance. Voyaggora earns a commission on some bookings at no extra cost to you, and our AI concierge can put a day-by-day plan together first.

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