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Arusha Weather

Arusha weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec.

Arusha current weather

Arusha now (local time 11:30)

22°C

Partly cloudy

Feels like
21°
Humidity
59%
Wind
18 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

15° – 26°C

Rain likely on 7 of 7 days

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Arusha 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    ☁️

    26°

    15°

    💧53%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    🌦️

    25°

    16°

    💧65%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    🌦️

    26°

    15°

    💧58%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    🌦️

    23°

    17°

    💧71%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    🌦️

    24°

    15°

    💧69%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    🌦️

    20°

    15°

    💧90%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    🌦️

    22°

    16°

    💧89%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    🌦️

    19°

    16°

    💧84%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    🌦️

    24°

    15°

    💧58%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    🌦️

    23°

    15°

    💧69%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    🌦️

    24°

    15°

    💧67%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    🌦️

    20°

    16°

    💧62%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    🌦️

    23°

    16°

    💧59%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    🌦️

    24°

    16°

    💧47%

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Best time to visit Arusha

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Arusha are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 29°C) and the coldest is June (average low 12°C).

Arusha climate by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest29°C16°C88 mm64%+6°C
FebBest29°C16°C73 mm63%+5°C
MarBest28°C16°C105 mm69%+2°C
AprBest26°C15°C147 mm77%-3°C
MayBest24°C14°C90 mm79%-8°C
JunBest24°C12°C18 mm74%-11°C
JulBest24°C11°C9 mm69%-11°C
AugBest25°C12°C14 mm65%-10°C
SepBest28°C13°C17 mm60%-8°C
OctBest28°C14°C66 mm62%-5°C
NovBest27°C15°C133 mm70%-1°C
DecBest28°C16°C110 mm69%+3°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Arusha weather month by month: what to wear

Arusha in OctoberBest monthThis month

October in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 66 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 62% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in NovemberBest month

November in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 133 mm of rain (some rain) and 70% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in DecemberBest month

December in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, around 110 mm of rain (some rain) and 69% humidity — about 3°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in JanuaryBest month

January in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C, around 88 mm of rain (some rain) and 64% humidity — about 6°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in FebruaryBest month

February in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C, around 73 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 63% humidity — about 5°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in MarchBest month

March in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C, around 105 mm of rain (some rain) and 69% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in AprilBest month

April in Arusha is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C, around 147 mm of rain (some rain) and 77% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in MayBest month

May in Arusha is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C, around 90 mm of rain (some rain) and 79% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in JuneBest month

June in Arusha is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C, around 18 mm of rain (dry) and 74% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in JulyBest month

July in Arusha is pleasantly warm: average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, around 9 mm of rain (dry) and 69% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in AugustBest month

August in Arusha is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C, around 14 mm of rain (dry) and 65% humidity — about 10°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Arusha in SeptemberBest month

September in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C, around 17 mm of rain (dry) and 60% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Arusha?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Arusha are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov and Dec. The hottest month is February (average high 29°C) and the coldest is June (average low 12°C).

›What's the weather like in Arusha in October, and what should I wear?

October in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C, around 66 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 62% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›What's the weather like in Arusha in November, and what should I wear?

November in Arusha is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C, around 133 mm of rain (some rain) and 70% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

›When is the rainy season in Arusha?

Arusha is wettest in April, with about 147 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 9 mm.

›How cold does Arusha get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is June, averaging 24°C by day and 12°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: February; coldest: June.