Arusha
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Arusha month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Arusha are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 27°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and April the wettest (about 296 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.6 | 15.9 | 125 | 11.0 |
| February | 27.4 | 15.9 | 94 | 11.3 |
| March | 26.9 | 16.8 | 189 | 10.8 |
| April | 23.7 | 16.8 | 296 | 9.4 |
| May | 22.1 | 15.5 | 137 | 9.2 |
| June | 21.1 | 14.1 | 40 | 9.6 |
| July | 21.1 | 13.4 | 36 | 9.6 |
| August | 22.5 | 13.6 | 29 | 9.9 |
| September | 24.7 | 14.4 | 25 | 10.5 |
| October | 26.0 | 15.5 | 62 | 10.7 |
| November | 25.6 | 16.2 | 117 | 10.8 |
| December | 25.8 | 16.0 | 138 | 11.0 |
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People and places shaping Arusha
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Research updated Sunday, September 13, 2026Past and future events in Arusha
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Previously
- Documented history · 1896
Arusha was conquered by the Germans in 1896 after the murder of the first two missionaries who attempted to settle on nearby Mount Meru.
- Documented history · 1900
The Germans established a permanent presence in 1900 when a military fort (a boma) was built and soldiers were garrisoned there.
- Documented history · 1916
The British took Arusha from the Germans in 1916 during World War I.
- Documented history · 1928
The extension of the railroad from Moshi to Arusha in 1928-29 greatly increased commerce.
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01 · OverviewArusha, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Arusha took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Arusha
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Arusha
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Arusha
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Arusha
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Arusha
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Arusha
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arusha
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01 · Q&AWhere is Arusha located and what are its coordinates?
Arusha is situated in Tanzania at geographic coordinates -3.3667, 36.6833 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Arusha?
Arusha has a recorded population of approximately 617,631 and observes the Africa/Dar_es_Salaam time zone (TZS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Arusha?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Arusha include sw-TZ, en, ar, and the circulating currency is TZS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Arusha?
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