Best time to visit Tanzania
The best time to visit Tanzania is June to August, when its 4 destinations average 90/100 for climate comfort — April is the weakest month, at 73/100.
Updated September 2026 · averaged over 4 Tanzania destinations · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Tanzania climate comfort by month
| Month | Comfort | Avg high | Rain | Pick of the month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 28.7°C | 72 mm | Serengeti 87 |
| February | 82 | 29.4°C | 64 mm | Zanzibar 88 |
| March | 79 | 29.6°C | 110 mm | Zanzibar 85 |
| April | 73 | 27.4°C | 189 mm | Serengeti 83 |
| May | 83 | 26.5°C | 76 mm | Arusha 90 |
| June | 89 | 26.2°C | 18 mm | Arusha 95 |
| July | 90 | 26.1°C | 15 mm | Arusha 96 |
| August | 89 | 27°C | 14 mm | Arusha 95 |
| September | 88 | 28.1°C | 18 mm | Arusha 93 |
| October | 84 | 29°C | 60 mm | Arusha 89 |
| November | 78 | 28.2°C | 138 mm | Serengeti 82 |
| December | 80 | 28.2°C | 108 mm | Serengeti 85 |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score, averaged across every Tanzania destination in the dataset. Each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. Averages from ERA5 reanalysis normals, not forecasts.
All 4 destinations in Tanzania
Tanzania — FAQ
- When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
- June to August. Across Tanzania's 4 destinations, July averages 90/100 for climate comfort with mean highs of 26.1°C and 15 mm of rain.
- What is the worst month to visit Tanzania?
- April, averaging 73/100 — mean highs of 27.4°C and 189 mm of rain across the country's destinations.
- What is the hottest month in Tanzania?
- March, with mean daily highs of 29.6°C averaged across 4 destinations.
- What is the wettest month in Tanzania?
- April, averaging 189 mm of rain.