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Arusha in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Arusha in February 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Arusha in February is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +86°F during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in February around 56 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the hottest month of the year in Arusha;
  • February is usually the driest month of the year in Arusha

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+57°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arusha has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Arusha in February

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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +88°F.

Is Arusha warm or cold in February?

Arusha is typically warm in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +64°F.

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

February is the hottest month in Arusha, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Arusha in February

Arusha weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+84°F+86°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+57°F+55°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+95°F+93°F
Rainfall
60 mm56 mm100 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
65%63%69%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
1095
Rainy days
171423
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 56 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Arusha based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 6 mm, with a 18% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 February in Arusha?

This is the weather in Arusha in February 2023:
1 February
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+86°F
2 February
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+87°F
3 February
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+91°F
4 February
☁️
+91°F
5 February
☀️
+91°F
6 February
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+85°F
7 February
☁️
+85°F
8 February
☁️
+84°F
9 February
☀️
+81°F
10 February
☀️
+89°F
11 February
☀️
+90°F
12 February
☀️
+89°F
13 February
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+90°F
14 February
☀️
+88°F
15 February
☀️
+88°F
16 February
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+90°F
17 February
☀️
+90°F
18 February
☀️
+89°F
19 February
☁️
+87°F
20 February
☀️
+89°F
21 February
☀️
+88°F
22 February
☀️
+88°F
23 February
☀️
+88°F
24 February
☁️
+90°F
25 February
☁️
+89°F
26 February
☀️
+89°F
27 February
☁️
+88°F
28 February
☀️
+89°F
In February 2023 Arusha had 19 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 90% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Arusha?

February is a really good time to go to Arusha. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arusha.

Can you sunbathe in Arusha in February?

February 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 February?

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

Is it sunny in Arusha in February?

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

Other cities in Tanzania

Check out the weather for other cities in Tanzania.

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.