Monthly climate guide
Arusha weather in April
Expect hot weather in Arusha in April: afternoons reach about 28°C (82°F), while nights drop to around 18°C (64°F). Around 177 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than March and 2°C warmer than May.
What stands out in April
- Arusha is usually about 3°C cooler than Moshi, 70 km away, in April.
- April falls in Arusha's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Arusha — roughly 95% more rain than average.
- It's humid — around 79% — so the heat feels heavier.
Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
18°C
64°F
Rainfall
177 mm
very wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
75%
cloud · often cloudy
Arusha weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 64°F | 107 mm | 66% | 56% |
| February | 31°C / 87°F | 18°C / 64°F | 95 mm | 65% | 54% |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 18°C / 65°F | 116 mm | 70% | 64% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 177 mm | 79% | 75% |
| May | 26°C / 78°F | 16°C / 61°F | 109 mm | 82% | 66% |
| June | 26°C / 78°F | 14°C / 58°F | 21 mm | 77% | 59% |
| July | 26°C / 80°F | 14°C / 57°F | 12 mm | 70% | 52% |
| August | 28°C / 82°F | 15°C / 58°F | 17 mm | 67% | 52% |
| September | 30°C / 85°F | 15°C / 60°F | 25 mm | 62% | 44% |
| October | 30°C / 87°F | 17°C / 62°F | 88 mm | 64% | 54% |
| November | 29°C / 85°F | 18°C / 64°F | 193 mm | 72% | 67% |
| December | 29°C / 84°F | 18°C / 64°F | 132 mm | 73% | 64% |
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is April a good time to visit Arusha?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Arusha →Other Tanzania cities in April
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Arusha in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Arusha?
April is one of the wetter months in Arusha, with about 177 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Arusha in April?
Average highs are about 28°C (82°F) and average lows about 18°C (64°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Arusha in April?
Arusha typically gets around 177 mm of rain in April — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Arusha (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.