Tanzania Weather in April

  Season: Long Rainy Season
  In Short: the rainiest month, high humidity

Tanzania weather in April is rainy, with the monthly precipitation of 113 mm, largest of the year, and around 13 rainy days on average. Showers fall often whether in the mountains, grasslands or cities, and mainly at night. Temperature gets higher after the rain. But because of the geographical conditions in Tanzania, the temperatures in April hover at only 21~30℃ (69.8 - 86°F) on average. Places with lower altitude such as downtown Arusha are a little stuffy due to high humidity. The temperature and humidity of places with relatively high elevation such as Ngorongoro Volcano are pleasant, but the sun is strong. The climate of islands, like Zanzibar, is featured by either hot sun or heavy rain.

Serengeti Plains in April

Tanzania is in the off-season in April, with fewer tourists and lower travel costs. The roads after the rain are muddy; but if you find an experienced guide, you will definitely maximize the cost of your rainy season safari.

 The rainiest places in Tanzania in April: 
Zanzibar: 257 mm, 17 days; Dar es Salaam: 254 mm, 18 days; Mtwara: 243 mm, 13 days
 The driest places in Tanzania in April: 
Morogoro: 40 mm, 4 days; Dodoma: 58 mm, 5 days

 The hottest places in Tanzania in April: 
Dar es Salaam: 23 - 31°C (73.4 - 87.8°F); Zanzibar: 23 - 31°C (73.4 - 87.8°F)

What to Wear and Take

 Clothes and Shoes: erature is higher in the daytime, so cotton or quick-drying short sleeves, sports vests, shorts, cotton and thin linen pants are nice. And it’ll be better to take a light long-sleeved shirt or a blouse to protect yourself from the burning sun and mosquitoes.It’s advisable to wear light and breathable clothes made of cotton during the daytime, such as tank-tops, T-shirts, shorts and wide-leg pants. And take as much as tank-tops and T-shirts because you may not want to wash clothes during the trip. Long-sleeved shirts and a thin coat should be taken to protect you from a sudden rain or the burning sun. In the cooler evening, a jacket and a thicker coat made of linen will be necessary, especially in places with high altitude. Slippers, hiking shoes and sneakers are essential.

Where to Go and What to Do

Tourism Rate: 

The Elephant Herd in Tarangire NP

1. Arusha National Park

In Arusha, the third largest city of Tanzania, there are lots of interesting projects, delicious local food and unique customs that are worth a day or two to explore, especially on rainy days when it is not so convenient for safaris.

Take a city walk from the Clock Tower in the center of the city to see Arusha’s oldest primary and secondary schools. Then come to the Arusha Museum, where various animal specimens are on display. And it will be a delight to go to the Masai Market to bargain for a piece of artwork made by the Masai people. The Arusha Arts and Culture Center is a place to admire local paintings, wood carvings and other works of art.

2. Tarangire National Park

The Locals Making Crafts

Tarangire National Park is an ideal place for safari even in the rainy season. Elephants, civets, mongooses are common residents here. With more than 500 species of birds, it’s also a great destination for bird enthusiasts. Moreover, this park is famous for the huge baobab trees, and you can even enter the holes in the middle of the trees to take a photo with them. But watch out for dangerous wild animals before getting out of your off-drive vehicle. On a clear night, don’t miss out on a night safari. There will be many unforgettable experiences of finding night animals in the moonlight.

3. Tanzania Union Day

Since 1964, April 26 has been Tanzania’s National Day, also called Tanzania Union Day. It commemorates the union of the two regions of Tanganyika and Zanzibar. Every year on this day, Tanzania people hold celebrations in the capital Dar es Salaam. A military parade is held. You can also see passionate traditional singing and dancing performed by more than 120 tribes of the country. If you are planning a trip to Tanzania in April in 2025, don’t miss out on this great festival.

Weather in Major Destinations in Tanzania in April

Destination	Temp.	Rainfall mm / days	Humidity	Sunrise / Sunset
Dar es Salaam	23 - 31°C (73.4 - 87.8°F)	254 / 18	86%	06:23 - 06:25 / 18:16 - 18:27
Dodoma	18 - 29°C (64.4 - 84.2°F)	58 / 5	74%	06:37 - 06:39 / 18:30 - 18:41
Mwanza	18 - 29°C (64.4 - 84.2°F)	168 / 14	77%	06:44 - 06:49 / 18:46 - 18:54
Mtwara	23 - 30°C (73.4 - 86°F)	243 / 13	85%	06:23 - 06:24 / 18:08 - 18:22
Zanzibar	23 - 31°C (73.4 - 87.8°F)	257 / 17	87%	06:23 - 06:25 / 18:17 - 18:28
Arusha	19 - 30°C (66.2 - 86°F)	101 / 15	78%	06:30 - 06:34 / 18:30 - 18:39
Kilimanjaro	19 - 30°C (66.2 - 86°F)	97 / 15	76%	06:28 - 06:33 / 18:28 - 18:37
Tabora	18 - 29°C (64.4 - 84.2°F)	109 / 10	77%	06:47 - 06:50 / 18:43 - 18:54
Morogoro	18 - 28°C (64.4 - 82.4°F)	40 / 4	72%	06:38 - 06:39 / 18:28 - 18:40
Iringa	19 - 27°C (66.2 - 80.6°F)	154 / 6	77%	06:42 - 06:47 / 19:45 - 18:52

Tanzania Weather by Month