June 25, 2025

Tanzania's Weather: Your Ultimate Travel Guide

Discover why every season in Tanzania is an invitation to adventure and how traveling with Grafton elevates your experience beyond the ordinary.

Discover why every season in Tanzania is an invitation to adventure and how traveling with Grafton elevates your experience beyond the ordinary.

(i) Northern Highlands (Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro Foothills)
  • Daytime: 22 °C – 27 °C

  • Nighttime: 10 °C – 15 °C

  • Conditions: Crisp mornings, foggy vistas; ideal for trekking and wildlife safaris

(ii) Coastal Belt (Zanzibar Beaches, Dar es Salaam)
  • Daytime: 25 °C – 31 °C

  • Nighttime: 22 °C – 26 °C

  • Conditions: Tropical humidity, steady trade winds; year-round sunshine; perfect for beach and city strolls

Tanzania has two annual rainy seasons, the short rains from October to December and the long rains from late March to early June.