Moshi climate
Moshi (Tanzania) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C75 °F, and about 699 mm28 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Moshi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 522.0 |
| Feb | 3492 | 2067 | 2780 | 491.9 |
| Mar | 3290 | 2067 | 2679 | 853.4 |
| Apr | 3086 | 1965 | 2476 | 1224.8 |
| May | 2883 | 1763 | 2373 | 873.4 |
| Jun | 2882 | 1559 | 2271 | 190.8 |
| Jul | 2883 | 1558 | 2170 | 110.4 |
| Aug | 2985 | 1559 | 2272 | 140.6 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1661 | 2475 | 170.7 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1763 | 2577 | 592.3 |
| Nov | 3189 | 1965 | 2577 | 993.9 |
| Dec | 3189 | 1966 | 2578 | 843.3 |
| Year | 3492 | 1558 | 2475 | 69928 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59% | 54% | 6.2 | 12:18 |
| Feb | 57% | 56% | 6.4 | 12:13 |
| Mar | 63% | 67% | 6.0 | 12:08 |
| Apr | 73% | 76% | 5.2 | 12:02 |
| May | 75% | 74% | 4.6 | 11:58 |
| Jun | 71% | 70% | 4.3 | 11:56 |
| Jul | 67% | 70% | 4.4 | 11:57 |
| Aug | 63% | 70% | 4.8 | 12:00 |
| Sep | 59% | 58% | 5.7 | 12:06 |
| Oct | 61% | 62% | 5.9 | 12:11 |
| Nov | 67% | 66% | 5.7 | 12:16 |
| Dec | 65% | 61% | 5.9 | 12:19 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Moshi is like
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 34 °C92 °F and a low of 20 °C67 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 15 °C58 °F. Seasonal differences are small — just 5.3 °C9.5 °F between the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 699 mm28 in. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is April (122 mm4.8 in), the driest is July (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in February to 75% in May. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 54%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (5 mph) in May to 11 km/h (7 mph) in September.
Best time to visit Moshi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May–August: average highs of 28 °C82 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 11 mm0.4 in to 87 mm3.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is March, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C90 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Moshi
- Wetter months (March–May, October–December) — highs 2883 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1763 to 20 °C67 °F, about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Drier months (January and February, June–September) — highs 2882 to 34 °C92 °F, lows 1558 to 20 °C67 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Moshi compares
Compared with Arusha, about 72 km to the west, Moshi is on average 3.7 °C6.6 °F warmer and receives 20% less precipitation (699 mm28 in vs 869 mm34 in). The difference is largest in March (4 °C7.2 °F warmer).
Of the 34 places in Tanzania covered by World Climates, Moshi is the 11th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 34th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Tanzania climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Teófilo Otoni (Brazil, Aw), Xai-Xai (Mozambique, BSh) and Buôn Hồ (Vietnam, Aw).
Nearby places
- Arusha 72 km · 20 °C69 °F · 869 mm34 in
- Mwala 223 km · 22 °C71 °F · 656 mm26 in
- Nairobi 237 km · 20 °C68 °F · 602 mm24 in
- Handeni 244 km · 23 °C73 °F · 1,455 mm57 in
- Ruiru 248 km · 21 °C69 °F · 788 mm31 in
- Thika 259 km · 21 °C69 °F · 788 mm31 in
- Jomvu 262 km · 27 °C81 °F · 894 mm35 in
- Mombasa 270 km · 27 °C81 °F · 894 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Moshi?
February is the warmest month in Moshi, with an average high of 34 °C (92 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Moshi?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 15 °C (58 °F).
When does it rain the most in Moshi?
April is the wettest month with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of precipitation; July is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Moshi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May–August.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.