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Tanzania

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Tanzania

Climate & seasons

When to go to Tanzania?

Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).

Best months

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Our take
Weather
High 29° 29° 30° 30° 30° 29° 29° 30° 32° 33° 33° 31°
Rain (mm) 151 93 71 67 14 1 0 0 1 5 25 111
Beach Beach February Beach March Beach April Beach May Beach June Beach July Beach August Beach September Beach October Beach November
City sightseeing City sightseeing February City sightseeing April City sightseeing June City sightseeing July
Safari & savanna Safari & savanna May Safari & savanna June Safari & savanna July Safari & savanna August Safari & savanna September

What to do by season (autumn)

  • Beach

    Warm air and water, little rain.

  • Safari & savanna

    Dry season ideal for spotting wildlife.

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Before you go to Tanzania

Data checked on 10/09/2026

Plugs and power

230V 50 Hz

Plug types D G

Drive on the left

Emergency numbers

112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire brigade

Tipping

Tipping is expected in Tanzania, especially for safari guides (a usual daily amount); 10% at restaurants.

Upcoming public holidays

  1. Nyerere Day
  2. Independence Day
  3. Christmas Day
  4. St. Stephen's Day
  5. New Year's Day
  6. Zanzibar Revolution Day

In depth

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