Best Time to Visit Arusha for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

95/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

September, October, August

Avoid

March, April, May, November

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17°C – 22°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Arusha?

The best time to visit Arusha for backpacking is September, October, August, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Arusha due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Arusha

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	81Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	73	12.1	70%	shoulder
February	84Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	22°	29°	67	11.3	68%	shoulder
March	73Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	22°	28°	136	15.1	71%	shoulder
April	61Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	26°	249	18.6	78%	wet
May	64Suboptimal Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	24°	172	13.3	79%	wet
June	83Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	35	4	77%	dry
July	88Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	17°	22°	17	3.6	74%	dry
August	90Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	18°	23°	18	4.7	70%	dry
September	95Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	26°	11	2.5	66%	dry
October	92Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	35	5.7	65%	dry
November	76Good Mild temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	21°	27°	125	15.4	70%	shoulder
December	76Good Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	27°	100	14.9	73%	shoulder