Town in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
Moshi weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Moshi
Jan–Mar and Jun–Oct are the dry climbing seasons. Mar–May has heavy rain; Nov–Dec has shorter showers. Nights are cold on the mountain year-round.
Moshi weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan33°52 mm
- Feb34°49 mm
- Mar32°85 mm
- Apr30°122 mm
- May28°87 mm
- Jun28°19 mm
- Jul28°11 mm
- Aug29°14 mm
- Sep31°17 mm
- Oct32°60 mm
- Nov32°99 mm
- Dec32°85 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C91°F | 19°C67°F | 52 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| February | 34°C92°F | 20°C67°F | 49 mm | 57% | Hot |
| March | 32°C90°F | 20°C67°F | 85 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| April | 30°C86°F | 19°C65°F | 122 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C83°F | 17°C63°F | 87 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| June | 28°C82°F | 15°C59°F | 19 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| July | 28°C83°F | 14°C58°F | 11 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| August | 29°C85°F | 15°C59°F | 14 mm | 63% | Pleasant |
| September | 31°C89°F | 16°C61°F | 17 mm | 59% | Pleasant |
| October | 32°C90°F | 17°C63°F | 60 mm | 61% | Pleasant |
| November | 32°C89°F | 18°C65°F | 99 mm | 67% | Pleasant |
| December | 32°C89°F | 19°C66°F | 85 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
Best months across Tanzania
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar | Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct | Mar (30°C) |
| Arusha | Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct | Feb (29°C) |
| Dar es Salaam | Jun–Oct | Feb (30°C) |
| Stone Town | Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct | Mar (30°C) |
| Nungwi | Jan–Feb, Jun–Oct | Mar (29°C) |
| Moshi | Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep | Feb (34°C) |
| Paje | Jan–Feb, Jul–Oct | Feb (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Moshi?
Jan–Feb, Jun–Sep. Jan–Mar and Jun–Oct are the dry climbing seasons. Mar–May has heavy rain; Nov–Dec has shorter showers. Nights are cold on the mountain year-round.
When is the rainy season in Moshi?
Rain peaks in April with about 122 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Moshi?
February, with average highs of 34°C (92°F).
How cold does Moshi get?
The coolest nights are in July, averaging 14°C (58°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.