Tanzania in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Tanzania in october 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for october for most popular cities in Tanzania. These predictions are statistics for october from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in october in Dodoma
perfect weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
61% of time
34%
5%
1%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
75% of time
24%
2%
Weather at 6pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
29%
3%
1%
Weather at 3am
68°F
76%
23%
2%
1%
Where to go in Tanzania in october?
Where to go in Tanzania in october: destination map
Where to go in each region in october?
| Central of Tanzania (Dodoma, Tabora, Singida...) | 92°F | 0 à 4 days | perfect weather | |
| Coastal Zone of Tanzania (Dar Es Salaam, Mtwara, Kilwa Masoko...) | 85°F to 88°F | 3 à 8 days | 81°F | good weather* |
| Lake Victoria Region (Serengeti National Park, Bukoba, Mwanza...) | 77°F to 88°F | 8 à 15 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Northeast of Tanzania (Arusha, Kilimandjaro, Tarangire National Park...) | 83°F to 92°F | 0 à 7 days | 81°F | perfect weather* |
| Southern Highlands Zone (Mbeya, Songea, Ruaha National Park...) | 83°F to 88°F | 1 à 6 days | perfect weather* | |
| West of Tanzania (Mahale Mountain National Park, Katavi National Park, Gombe National Park...) | 81°F to 85°F | 6 à 12 days | good weather | |
| Zanzibar (Stone Town, Nungwi (Unguja Island), Wete (Pemba Island)...) | 83°F to 88°F | 6 à 9 days | 81°F | good weather |
Where should you go in Tanzania in october when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Tanzania in october ranges from perfect to good depending on the region and city.
On the month of october the weather is just perfect in Tanzania, however, only part of the territory is concerned, ie cities of Mbeya and Dodoma. In these places, these perfect weather conditions will allow you to live fully your vacations: the sun is here, precipitations are scarce and the humidity is bearable. It is therefore the ideal month to visit these cities!
However, the weather is good in the cities of Tabora, Kilimandjaro and Zanzibar. In these cities, temperatures are attractive and allow you to visit - and why not do a bit of sunbathing in the sun!
If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example to go sightseeing, the city of Dar Es Salaam have a quite correct weather for that in october.
Climate in Tanzania in october
Climate in Dodoma in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 65°F (for an average temperature of 79°F). The climate is very warm here in the month of october. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during this month. You will be well dry throughout your holidays!
With a perfect weather, october is a recommended time to go in this locality.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 15% | ||
| Length of day | 12:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Dar Es Salaam in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is burning in this city in the month of october. With 4.2in over 6 days, you risk getting wet slightly for your holidays. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of october is okay (but not good time) for traveling in that area in Tanzania.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (20%) | ||
| Humidity | 89% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:15 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Serengeti National Park in october
In october, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 67°F (for an average temperature of 77°F). The climate is quite good in this city in the month of october. With just 5.4in over 8 days, rainfall is infrequent during your journey.
With a good weather, the month of october is a good time to go in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 77°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 20% | ||
| Length of day | 12:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Zanzibar in october
In the month of october, the mean temperature in Zanzibar is 81°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is burning here in this month. With 5.6in over 8 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With good weather conditions, the month of october is an advisable month to go in that area in Tanzania.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 80°F | ||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Arusha in october
In the month of october, maximum temperature is 83°F and minimum temperature is 63°F (for an average temperature of 74°F). The climate is good in this city in the month of october. With just 1.5in over 2 days,
it rains very little during your stay.
With a good climate, october is a good time to go in this locality in Tanzania.
| October | |||
| Average temperature | 74°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (8%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 12:11 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
All cities in Tanzania in october
| Dodoma in october | perfect weather |
| Dar Es Salaam in october | good weather |
| Serengeti National Park in october | good weather |
| Zanzibar in october | good weather |
| Arusha in october | perfect weather |
| Bukoba in october | good weather |
| Gombe National Park in october | good weather |
| Katavi National Park in october | good weather |
| Kilimandjaro in october | perfect weather |
| Kilwa Masoko in october | perfect weather |
| Mahale Mountain National Park in october | good weather |
| Mbeya in october | perfect weather |
| Mtwara in october | perfect weather |
| Mwanza in october | tolerable weather |
| Ruaha National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Singida in october | perfect weather |
| Songea in october | perfect weather |
| Tabora in october | perfect weather |
| Tarangire National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area in october | perfect weather |
| Arusha National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Bagamoyo in october | good weather |
| Fanjove Island in october | good weather |
| Kilwa Kisiwani in october | perfect weather |
| Kisiju in october | good weather |
| Kondoa in october | perfect weather |
| Lake Babati in october | perfect weather |
| Lake Empakaai in october | perfect weather |
| Lake Manyara National Park in october | perfect weather |
| Lake Natron in october | perfect weather |
Weather data for Tanzania in october:
Weather data for Tanzania in october is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Tanzania. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Tanzania can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Tanzania.