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Arusha in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Arusha in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Arusha in April 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
April could be a good time to visit Arusha, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +79°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in April. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 158 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
158 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Arusha in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arusha for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +79°F with a maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 46% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +73°F.

Is Arusha warm or cold in April?

Arusha is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +64°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Arusha:

Climate in Arusha in April

Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+84°F+79°F+75°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+59°F+54°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+88°F+84°F
Rainfall
100 mm158 mm90 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
69%80%81%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1013 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
200
Cloudy days
516
Rainy days
232825
Snowy days
000

April typically has worse weather conditions compared to March. It’s getting colder in April. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 100 mm to 158 mm. Humidity rises from 69% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in March to 0 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Arusha in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Arusha is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 121 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
April is one of the rainiest months in Arusha, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arusha wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 158 mm of rainfall per day. September, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 40% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Arusha?

This is the weather in Arusha in April 2023:
1 April
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+84°F
2 April
☁️
+84°F
3 April
☁️
+80°F
4 April
🌧️
+80°F
5 April
☁️
+82°F
6 April
☁️
+82°F
7 April
🌧️
+83°F
8 April
☁️
+80°F
9 April
☁️
+82°F
10 April
☁️
+83°F
11 April
☁️
+81°F
12 April
☁️
+81°F
13 April
☁️
+79°F
14 April
☁️
+80°F
15 April
🌧️
+81°F
16 April
☁️
+81°F
17 April
🌧️
+80°F
18 April
🌧️
+76°F
19 April
🌧️
+75°F
20 April
🌧️
+79°F
21 April
☁️
+80°F
22 April
🌧️
+72°F
23 April
☁️
+77°F
24 April
🌧️
+79°F
25 April
🌧️
+77°F
26 April
🌧️
+76°F
27 April
☁️
+76°F
28 April
☁️
+72°F
29 April
☁️
+74°F
30 April
🌧️
+74°F
In April 2023 Arusha had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Arusha climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Arusha in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1989 (+77°F) and the highest in 2003 (+81°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 376 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1067 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arusha in April:

Is April a good time to visit Arusha?

It’s always a good time to visit Arusha, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Arusha in April?

April is warm in Arusha. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Arusha rainy in April?

Arusha is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Arusha in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arusha in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Arusha

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arusha, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.