SeasonMapTanzania in October
October is Tanzania's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 7 destinations average 83/100, led by Ngorongoro at 88 — 22°C and 9 rainy days — while Dar es Salaam is warmer at 36°C and scores 72.
#5 of 12 months for Tanzania · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Tanzania in October
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ngorongoro | National park | 22°C | 56 mm · 9 days | 88 tier A | — |
| 2 | Zanzibar | Beach | 36°C | 65 mm · 11 days | 87 tier A | — |
| 3 | Arusha | Trekking hub | 27°C | 38 mm · 9 days | 85 tier A | — |
| 4 | Nungwi | Beach | 33°C | 85 mm · 13 days | 84 tier A | — |
| 5 | Moshi | Trekking hub | 30°C | 27 mm · 6 days | 83 tier A | — |
| 6 | Serengeti | National park | 30°C | 35 mm · 7 days | 82 tier A | — |
| 7 | Dar es Salaam | City | 36°C | 70 mm · 12 days | 72 tier B | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means October is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Tanzania in October
- Mara River crossings · Serengeti · 1 Jul – 31 Oct (usually)