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Arusha Weather in February

Arusha in February

The short of it: Arusha in February averages a high of 28 °C (83 °F) and a low of 15 °C (58 °F), with 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 28° · low 15° · rain 65 mm · daylight 12 h 13 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & June

February in Arusha brings afternoons near 28° and nights around 15°, with about 65 mm of rain over the month. No month in Arusha runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 13 min in mid-February.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and June.

Against its neighbours, Arusha runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Poli, 15 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

February in Arusha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus January
about the same, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus March
1° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 13 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PoliArusha15 km E29°15°62 mm
Usa RiverArusha19 km E30°16°58 mm
NkoarangaArusha19 km E30°16°58 mm
MonduliArusha27 km WNW29°15°67 mm
KingoriArusha35 km ENE30°16°57 mm
MbuguniArusha37 km SE33°19°48 mm
MerelaniArusha39 km ESE33°19°47 mm
Boma la NgombeKilimanjaro52 km E32°17°45 mm

The Almanac · Arusha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Arusha runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Arusha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°15°60 mm10 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
February28°15°65 mm11 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
March27°16°141 mm9 km/h12 h 8 min✦✦✦
April25°16°190 mm10 km/h12 h 2 min✦✦✦
May23°15°95 mm8 km/h11 h 58 min✦✦✦
June22°14°13 mm10 km/h11 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
July21°12°5.0 mm9 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August23°13°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
September25°13°6.0 mm11 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
October26°14°23 mm11 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
November27°15°92 mm10 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦
December27°15°82 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Arusha in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Arusha in February?

Days average 28 °C (83 °F) and nights 15 °C (58 °F), with about 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain over the month. No month in Arusha runs warmer: highs about 28°. Wet spells are common — about 65 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Arusha?

The Almanac gives February 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and June.

How long are the days in Arusha in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 12 h 13 min. Near the equator the days hardly change through the year.

Does it snow in Arusha in February?

Hardly — February nights average 15 °C (58 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Arusha in February?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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