Arusha
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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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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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.
- German Conquest
Arusha was conquered by the Germans in 1896 after the murder of the first two missionaries.
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01 · OverviewArusha, in brief
Arusha is a city in Tanzania and functions as the capital of the Arusha Region. The municipality supports a population of 617,631 people beneath the slopes of Mount Meru.
Geographically positioned on the eastern edge of the eastern branch of the Great Rift Valley, the surrounding area experiences a temperate climate. The locality sits in proximity to several prominent natural reserves, including Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Mount Meru within Arusha National Park.
The urban center operates as a prominent international diplomatic hub. It houses the African Court of the African Union and serves as the capital of the East African Community. Additionally, the municipality hosts a branch of the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, while previously serving as the seat of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda from 1994 until its operations ceased in 2015.
The cultural demographic of the area is multicultural, comprised largely of a Tanzanian population with indigenous African, Arab-Tanzanian, and Indian-Tanzanian backgrounds, alongside minor populations from Europe and North America. Adherents within the local population practice Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Hinduism. Languages utilized across the territory include Swahili, English, and Arabic.
Historical milestones mark the municipality as a crucial site in modern Tanzanian development. Settlement at the present location began in the 1830s through agro-pastoral Arusha Maasai originating from the Arusha Chini community south of Mount Kilimanjaro. German forces conquered the settlement in 1896 and subsequently erected a military fort in 1900. British forces assumed control during World War I in 1916. Decisive political events occurred here subsequently, including the signing of official documents by the United Kingdom in 1961 that ceded independence to Tanganyika, the signing of the Arusha Declaration in 1967, and the execution of the Arusha Accords on August 4, 1993, by competing factions of the Rwandan civil war.
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 monitored in regional 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.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Arusha?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Arusha include SW-TZ, English, Arabic, with TZS used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Arusha?
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