Arusha weather
At 11:00 PM local time it was drizzle and 17°C (63°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Arusha sits 1416 m (4,646 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 70%
- Chance of rain
- 16%
- Rain
- 0.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec
About Arusha weather
Is it raining in Arusha right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 17° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Arusha this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–27° and lows of 14–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Arusha lately?
In the past 7 days, Arusha had 2 rainy days and 7.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Arusha?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Arusha weather by month
When is the best time to visit Arusha?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Arusha is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Nov–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in June to 31°C (87°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Arusha?
April is the wettest month, with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Arusha?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (87°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 13°C (56°F).
Does Arusha have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 147 mm (5.8 in).
Arusha weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months