Tanzania
Plan a visit or move to Tanzania with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Tanzania month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tanzania are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), July the coldest (average low 15°C), and January the wettest (about 140 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8 | 18.8 | 140 | 10.4 |
| February | 28.6 | 18.9 | 83 | 10.7 |
| March | 28.6 | 18.9 | 99 | 10.6 |
| April | 27.9 | 18.4 | 72 | 10.4 |
| May | 27.6 | 16.9 | 13 | 10.3 |
| June | 27.0 | 15.4 | 1 | 10.7 |
| July | 26.5 | 14.6 | 1 | 10.9 |
| August | 27.7 | 15.1 | 0 | 11.1 |
| September | 29.5 | 16.0 | 0 | 11.3 |
| October | 30.6 | 17.4 | 6 | 11.5 |
| November | 31.0 | 18.6 | 28 | 11.6 |
| December | 29.3 | 19.0 | 107 | 11.2 |
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01 · OverviewTanzania, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Tanzania took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Tanzania
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Tanzania
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Tanzania
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06 · TravelTravelling through Tanzania
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Tanzania
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Tanzania
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Tanzania?
The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma, and the total national population is estimated at 56,318,348.
02 · Q&AWhere is Tanzania located and what is its total area?
Tanzania is located in Africa, spanning an area of approximately 945,087 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Tanzania?
The official currency is Shilling (TZS) and the recognized languages include sw-TZ, en, ar.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Tanzania?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Tanzania include Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Dodoma, Zanzibar, Arusha.
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